There are 6 easy tips to know for growing your Phalaenopsis (aka Ice Cube Orchid) and it does NOT involve ice cubes. I currently have 3 Phalaenopsis and I want to share with you my tips for keep them healthy. They are very easy to grow and can give you many years of beautiful leaves […]
The trampled Rose in my garden
Today I am going to share a little story about a small rose bush that I never planted but grew anyway. I discovered it about 4 years ago in the backyard in an area that had been hardened by years of drought and neglect. The trampled rose may have been planted by the previous owner before […]
Upcycle gift boxes into ornament and holiday décor storage
Do you need a cheaper and easier way to store your Christmas and holiday décor? Do you like to recycle and upcycle? Did you get a fabulous new sweater for Christmas in a gift box?
How to install and modify an aluminum Ideal Pet patio door for smaller pets
It took almost a year and a half to buy a real aluminum patio doggy door. We had searched in the beginning but the doors we had found last spring were over $200 and not in our budget. So with some prodding, I convinced my hubby to make one since we do not always work well […]
DIY scrap wood patio doggy door
I should have posted this a long time ago but I did not figure it looked good enough. Then I realized that I started blogging to give tips, advice, and inspiration to others and it was not about pretty photos or blog tours. I started blogging because I like to write, create, inspire, and garden. With […]
