Summer

We have a special guest on the blog today! We are so excited for Andi Teggart to share her incredible...

When it's cool outside, depart from your windows open and place a significant fan directly facing the screen. It's possible to depart from your windows open all evening and feel safe. For th

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Attempt to create the region of your flower landscape suggestions to mesh well with other garden accessories which you have or intend to use. Now you are prepared to pick the flowers for your garden. The very first issue to do is to find the area which you desire to place your flower garden.

You must make sure that it can protect your privacy and looks great at the same time. Here are some privacy fence ideas that will give you an impressive ...

Front yard landscaping ideas from the experts will help you get started with these low cost front yard landscaping ideas for your beginner landscaping projects.

This post was made in partnership with NewTechWood. They provided me with the decking for the patio, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I wasn’t aware of it for some time, but I recently discov

This post is part of a paid collaboration with Lowe’s Home Improvement. All opinions are my own. Don’t miss Part 2 of this makeover! Today is the culmination of months of labor intensive, phy…

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Living in London is all well and good but it does mean that most of us don’t have huge gardens! I count myself lucky that my home in Fulham has a little outside space and I try to make the most of it. Despite my granny Shirley being the Queen of Gardening, I’m not naturally blessed with g

It's never too early to dream of warmer weather.

Get Your Yard Ready For Winter! Tips and tricks to get your lawn and garden ready for the cold weather!

Build a sunflower fort, a pizza garden, a pole bean teepee fort or create fun children's garden design ideas. Create fairytale garden with fairy wands

30+ Cool Garden Fence Decoration Ideas to give your ordinary garden fence a creative makeover. Try some of these out to have some very impressed neighbors!

When we are planning to do a backyard landscaping, we always have a hard time choosing the best designs that […]

In his Southern California yard, a classically trained horticulturist and artist bends the rules without quite breaking them.

Hi. I'm blogging at callicarpa.org now. You can see photos of my garden and others that I've visited there. Thanks for stopping by! Th...

Inspired ideas for family interiors | Interiors | It's been a real labour of love, but finally our garden makeover is finished and I can share some proper pictures. We have an odd, L-shaped garden and the

Learn how to build a DIY garden trellis in a trendy honeycomb style with a free tutorial and downloadable woodworking plans

It's been a while, more than two weeks, since my last blog post. Once you get out of the swing, it's hard to get back in. We were in the gri...

Want to try growing dahlias? We can help!

Regular care ensures Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)'s health and success in a garden. Water Cuban Oregano when the top 1 to 2...

Maximize Outdoor Space! Find tips on getting the most out of your small deck or patio along with plants that keep mosquitos and other pests away.

This planting guide for Zone 9 has 11 vegetables you can plant in May for a great harvest. Includes recommended varieties and growing tips.

When we think of a flower garden, we usually visualize a rainbow of colors from pink to purple to yellow to blue and everything in between. But have you ever thought of planting black flowers in your garden? Believe it or not, black, dramatic looking flowers DO exist and they are true showstoppers in any garden! These 10 black flowers will add a dramatic flair to any garden, especially when planted in unison with bright colored flowers! 10 Black Flowers You Should Plant Today #1. Black…

Learn about growing lavender--easily! We have gardening and care tips to help you grow the best lavender. Here are the dos and don'ts of growing your own lavender at home.

When it comes to trying to find a better way to grow cucumbers - sometimes you have to think outside the box - or at least traditional gardening.

Along with green onions, garlic is one of the best health-friendly plants you can grow at home. It is super-easy and super-cheap. You may not like its taste and odor, but eating a whole garlic bulb a day works miracles for your body. Garlic is a simple food that has strong healing properties. Garlic is […]

Best vegetables & herbs to regrow from kitchen scraps in water or soil. Start a windowsill garden indoors, or grow foods using grocery lettuce, beets, etc!

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This 3-ingredient Skinny Margarita is the easy low carb margarita of your dreams! Perfect for a single serving or for a crowd and totally sugar free!

Spicy Salty Dog - freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka, and jalapenos! So refreshing and delicious, the perfect spicy cocktail.

Blanco tequila is a pure form of the agave-based alcohol; unlike resposado and añejo tequila, it isn’t aged in wood. In this coconut and lime margarita recipe, the lightest tequila gets a rich and creamy texture from coconut cream.

This strawberry jalapeno margarita will spice up your next Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Looking for an easy delicious cocktail to serve at your next party? This easy spicy margarita recipe is just the perfect mix of sweet and spice. Cheers!

There is truly nothing better than a ripened peach this time of year. When you pair it with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, blackberries and basil, good luck eating anything else the rest of the summer.

A quick and easy summer salad, showcasing ripe sweet cantaloupe and honeydew melon, mozzarella and prosciutto. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of honey, this sweet-meets-savory salad can be served as a side dish or as an antipasti platter

A perfect summer treat--these chocolate covered easy strawberry popsicles are gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free! YAY!

This Mexican wedge salad is a zesty take on a classic wedge salad, complete with a creamy cilantro-lime dressing plus lots of tasty toppings!

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These healthy salmon and lemon kebabs are delicious and easy to make, loaded with omega 3s in every bite! Seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon, and spices and grilled to perfection.

A delicate honey -- like acacia or fireweed -- won't overpower the basil or ricotta, but even an everyday honey varietal such as wildflower or clover help give this bruschetta its sweetness.

The BEST-EVER Moroccan Watermelon Salad with cucumber, mint, toasted pistachios and optional feta cheese! Delicious and simple!

Yea. I definitely stood in the kitchen, staring at this gorgeous summer salad, wondering/hoping/wishing/longing to put all of these ingredients between two slices of bread to make an extra buttery, extra mozzarella-y grilled cheese. I think watermelon in a sandwich might be out-of-bounds. I think this ultra fresh summer salad belongs on a plate...Read More

My friend Carol is an amazing cook. She’s going to share more recipes with us in a couple weeks but I had to share this peach caprese salad with you right this second. It’s one of her winners! It’s just like the tomato version but you swap out the tomatoes for fresh peaches. We added some […]

These Easy Key Lime Popsicles are refreshing, sweet and slightly tangy, and have a perfect balance of flavors. Made with only three ingredients.

Homemade fudgsicles anyone!? Yes please! They're super easy to make using chocolate Jello pudding. Who would have thought that instant pudding would work so well to make fudgsicles!? It's perfectly flavoured, super fast to put together and best of all, it's less than $2 for a big batch of homemade fudgsicles! I used a store bought an Amazon popsicle mold - but if you don't have one, or if you don't want to invest in one, IKEA has very affordable popsicle molds, or you can even use Dixie…

Sweet balls of cantaloupe sub for tomatoes and pair nicely with salty shaved prosciutto in this simple twist on the classic caprese salad.

Serve an EPIC Chili Dinner Board; a great way to bring people together around your favorite chili recipe. Top with your favorite toppings and corn bread!

A riff on caprese—we think the peach-and-mozzarella combo might be even better than the original.

Easy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple made in a grill pan is the quintessential side dish to any summer dishes you're making and it takes just a few minutes.

These Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Honey Sauce is a wonderful dessert option when you're grilling this summer!

This Watermelon & Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing and oh-so-summery! Enjoy it as a snack or with grilled chicken or shrimp.

Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Rum Sauce. Sweet, juicy, caramelized grilled pineapple drizzled with a creamy coconut rum sauce. Tropical paradise!

These Watermelon Fries with Coconut Lime Dip are a great Gluten Free, Vegan and Healthy Summer Snack that's perfect for the whole family.

Can’t afford that dream deck or in-ground pool you’re dying for? There are still ways to get a beautiful backyard that’s perfect for entertaining.

Backyard lights, cafe lights from blogger Alyssa at feathersandstripes: How to easily add pretty cafe lights to your backyard to brighten up summer nights!

Make s'mores treats without the mess! Make them in a bag using Teddy Grahams! Eat them with a fork around the campfire as a dessert recipe while camping

Natural Bee Repellent for Outdoors. When the sun is shining, there's nothing better than heading outdoors to enjoy your yard. If the bees outside are interfering with your plans for fun, create a natural bee repellent to use when you are outdoors to keep the bees away from your family and your favorite places.