There comes a time when you have allowed the yard to go to seed a bit too much. My parents have always enjoyed having a laissez-faire approach to their yard’s landscape, flower beds, and gardens, but as they grew older, […] Read More »

One of the downsides of downsizing is that you lose garden space. If you’re itching to get your hands dirty and watch plants grow but all you have is a windowsill or a terrace, a miniature fairy garden may be […] Read More »

Redwood is one of nature’s low-maintenance building materials, with unparalleled natural resistance to insects and decay—and fire. Year after year, redwood’s beauty endures. And even better, it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to maintain your redwood’s natural […] Read More »

As we say goodbye to summer, we reflect on the activities we enjoyed, and those we wished we had accomplished. This year’s summer wish list started with a respectably sized plot in a Baltimore City Garden. As May and June […] Read More »

This Big Green Egg slider recipe is great for a weekend barbeque party. The new Big Green Egg slider basket was very handy. The sliders are the perfect size for the dinner rolls and make a great finger food. Here […] Read More »

With summer coming and company on the way, I wanted to create something special that would be a focal point for outdoor living—a place where friends can gather and enjoy the long summer evenings. That’s why I decided to build […] Read More »

My wife and I are often dissatisfied with the quality of produce we buy at our local megamart. The farmer’s market is good, but expensive, and we find the hydroponic vegetables go bad faster than we can eat them. Since […] Read More »

What’s the difference between a chair and a garden? Well, not much if you follow the creative thinking of the living furniture artists featured below. Mobilier a Jardiniere by 5.5 Designers Mobilier a Jardiniere is a manufacturer of creative outdoor […] Read More »

Several years ago, we cut the bottom branches off our pine tree by our driveway so that we could see oncoming traffic. During that time, weeds have collected underneath, adding to the tree’s embarrassment. Even our neighbor across the street […] Read More »

Homemade pizza on the Big Green Egg is always a fun, family favorite in our house. I know “grilled pizza” doesn’t quite connect, but you can follow this recipe and steps to learn how to do it yourself and impress […] Read More »

Every year we say it. The summer went by so fast! We have the best of intentions for getting projects done, and spending plenty of time in a hammock in the sun…. but life happens. Instead, we work too hard, […] Read More »

BBQ Wings are the perfect finger food for your any party! Nothing compares to grilled/smoked wings on the Big Green Egg. These are so easy and delicious that you will be the talk of the town.  My husband Cliff and […] Read More »

We all battle weeds. They pop up in our mulch beds, driveways, and lawns. Sometimes it feels like we can never get rid of them! You can spray harsh chemicals, but did you know you can use vinegar to kill […] Read More »

Cleaning the filter in the swimming pool is one of those necessary items that’s not much fun. It needs to be done, but it doesn’t have to be that big an issue. As with any mechanical process, cleaning the filters […] Read More »

Brunswick stew is the ultimate comfort food.  It’s perfect for those cold days, especially since spring is not cooperating this year.  I am originally from Brunswick County, VA (not GA) and am very fond of this native stew.  The local […] Read More »

Like many gardeners out there, I’m learning about the frustrations of keeping an organic garden. Flies, beetles and other annoying pests destroyed most of the vegetables I grew last year. Chemical pesticides are a big “no-no” in organic gardening, so […] Read More »

In the first spring cleaning checklist, we tackled just about every room in the house. Now that you have the inside living spaces ready for spring, it’s time to move on. This checklist covers the basement, garage, and yard. Keep […] Read More »

Spring is finally here! In part one, “Planting Schedule,” I decided which vegetables I’m going to plant and when to plant them. Due to the sudden downpour of rain we had for two weeks straight, my planting schedule got pushed […] Read More »

Container gardening can be a great option for people that would love fresh vegetables, but may not have the space or option to plant a garden in their own yard. I decided to combine my love of fresh vegetables, gardening […] Read More »

This Smoked Salmon Made Me a Seafood Lover! I have never been a big fan of seafood. When I was eight years old, my family went fishing with live shrimp and I have steered clear ever since. But I am trying […] Read More »