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Gardening

Family Favorites: Apple Butter & Pumpkin Butter

I made apple butter for my family last Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit, especially with my niece. So, I decided to make it again this year. I canned it properly this time, and added labels. I also bought a pie pumpkin from…

October 20, 2009
DIY Life

Fighting Mosquitoes with Style

Chris and I love just about nothing more than a quiet evening spent together outside on our back porch. We have big plans to build the perfect deck, as well, but a common enemy keeps us inside most evenings – the mosquito. I’ve tried…

August 24, 2009
Gardening

Garden Plans

We’ve already planted our pumpkins and are super excited about our winter garden. What are you growing this fall?…

August 19, 2009
Gardening

Summer Garden Update

I spent this morning (before coffee!) in the garden, watering, taking pictures, and throwing the big purple ball for Annie. Time for a little update! This is my original herb garden. I have onion chives in the back, sage in the front, and Provence…

August 12, 2009
Gardening

Blueberry!

Our blueberry bush has produced just one blueberry so far, and until Sunday afternoon, that one berry had remained a pale green. Then, voilà! Somehow between my morning watering and my evening walk in the garden with Chris, it transformed into an amazing blueberry…

June 30, 2009