Summer is here! Are you ready for your first barbecue of the year? There are people in Minnesota that barbecue in January so there’s really no set time to start, but when you smell the aroma from your neighbor’s grill, you know it’s time to get yours going too. And to make sure you avoid …
Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner Grill Review: Bring the Indoors Outside Read More »
Once the weather starts to warm up, there’s nothing better than cooking and eating outdoors. Whether it’s with the family or if you’re having a few friends over, a Weber portable grilling cart will make your outdoor entertaining much easier and certainly, a lot more fun. There’s no limit to what you can prepare and …
Do you love summer flowers but struggle with design ideas on how best to fill your garden with all those gorgeous blooms? Do you often visit your local garden center and see an abundance of available annuals and don’t know which ones you should take home? If you’re anything like me, you probably want them …
10 Spectacular Summer Flower Ideas: Brighten Any Space Instantly! Read More »
Gardening is good exercise, and can be very therapeutic. There is something about helping to be a part of creation that is soothing to the soul and good for the spirit. Unfortunately, spending that much time on our knees can lead to painful back problems, especially if we jump in after spending the winter not …
How Gardeners Protect their Back, Neck, and Knees: When Gardening Leads to a Sore Back Read More »
On a quiet street in Templeton, California, is a nondescript tract house with a well-maintained front yard and a shady tree. But in the backyard of Mark Anselmi’s home you will enter multiple outdoor living areas and an urban farm. Mark’s backyard has been turned into an area to grow fruits, vegetables, gather eggs from …
Urban Backyard Farm with a Touch of Local History Read More »
Tomatoes are one of nature’s best kept secrets. Yes, we all know how good they taste, and that they are a fruit, not a vegetable (yeah, that one still gets me sometimes). And of course, we know that they are good for us: low in calories, they are an essential part of healthy eating and …
5 Benefits of Eating and Growing the Best Tomatoes Ever Read More »
A healthy and vibrant lawn doesn’t just look good, it’s important to the environment, feels nice to walk and play on, will pique interest from friends and neighbours, and it’s really satisfying to know that you put in the effort and can see the results. It’s not difficult keeping a lawn in tip-top condition either. …
Lawn Care All Year Round Ultimate Guide: The Four Seasons Guide Read More »
Odds are if you own a home you also own a lawn mower- probably an old, gas-guzzling machine that makes you dread the warm weather. Between the noxious gas smell and the annoying pulley start, they are the bane of most homeowner’s lives. I know first-hand how trying it can be, but luckily, there is …
GreenWorks 25022 12 Amp Corded 20-Inch Lawn Mower Review: Transform The Way You Mow Read More »
Is there anything that says “Summertime is here” quite like firing up the grill and prepping all those delectable meats to be cooked to utter perfection? When done properly, one of the best grilled meats is chicken. This one can be tricky though, since chicken can be easily overcooked on the grill as well as …
Delicious, Perfectly Grilled Chicken Recipes – Start Grilling Season Off Right Read More »
