MOSQUITO DETERRENT PLANTER
05/03/2023
This year while planning summer flower pots, consider planting a few mosquito deterrent planters around outdoor sitting areas. Did you know there are many types of plants that repel mosquitoes? The scents are pleasant to humans but mosquitoes are not a fan so it’s a win win. The secret is not only planting the scented plants but also using the oils they produce to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay by breaking off a small leaf and crushing it to omit the oils. Then place the crushed leaf near where people are seated or place a stem behind the ear. Another way to release the oils is to burn a leaf. Whatever it takes, I’m willing to try it to keep the blood-sucking little monsters away.
With Cinco de Mayo coming up in a few days, it’s time to get prepared by making our own...
If I could, I would leave all my blog friends a bouquet of flowers on their door for May...
WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS
04/30/2023
Simple meals are the plan this week ending with a fun Cinco de Mayo dinner. When trying to figure out what’s for dinner, I use holidays to help me think of meal ideas so we have several Mexican inspired recipes on tap for this week. Happy first week of May and Feliz Cinco de Mayo. MONDAYMeatloafAir Fryer Brussels Sprouts TUESDAYCheesy Chicken TaquitosColeslaw WEDNESDAYPan-Seared Steak w/ MushroomsSkillet Green Beans THURSDAYChimichurri Shrimp Broccoli SkilletFresh Strawberries FRIDAY*CINCO DE MAYO*Tacos w/Pico de GalloGuacamole
Several years back I made wooden risers from scrap pine leftover from our trim and baseboards. I made plenty...
When I’m out and about, someone almost always comments on my nails. I know I should just say, “thank...
PILEA | HOUSEPLANTS YOU CAN GROW
04/25/2023
Next in the series houseplants you can grow is the pilea peperomioides, more commonly named Chinese Money Plant. All the plants pictured below are from one small plant I purchased several years ago. Pilea propagate themselves giving off tiny baby plants that can be separated into new plants. Pilea Peperomioides are fast-growing and disease-resistant. They are simple to care for requiring only medium to bright indirect light and well-drained soil. They don’t like wet roots so it’s best to let them dry out slightly between watering. They are a bit like rabbits in that they multiple quite rapidly. Baby pilea means plenty of new house plants to add to my collection and to give away. The pilea is also sometimes referred to as the coin plant because of the shape of the leaves. They are said to bring good luck to those who care for them making them a...
It’s my daughter’s birthday today. She requested Oreo dessert. Oreo dessert we ate. Yes, I said “we”. Not keto....
Today I rounded up my top nine gardening must haves that I use faithfully every year.
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