Category Archives: Outdoor Living

10 Garden Elements With Big Impact

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jacqueline

1. An old latch on the garden gate~ Are you yearning to get back outside and continue that ever-evolving plan for your  garden? Spring is definitely in the air when the sun decides to show itself and bulbs begin to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Decorating, Garden, Outdoor Living | 9 Comments

Backyard Birds and Winter Food Sources

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jacqueline

The month of December was cold and rainy, but we were excited to see so many different kinds of birds feasting on the Golden Showers crab apple trees on either side of our front walk. We planted them, in part, to be … Continue reading →

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Posted in Berry Growing, Garden, Nature, Outdoor Living | 15 Comments

A Portrait Of Feminine Dress, Part 3 ~ Outdoor Activities and Exercise

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) There is so much to enjoy in the world~ the ocean and lakes for swimming and kayaking or canoeing, wild uninhabited beaches to stroll, woodlands to explore, pastures, and country roads to bike. It is worship to admire God’s … Continue reading →

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Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Modesty, Outdoor Living, Raising Daughters | 20 Comments

The Potager Garden in August

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) If you have not yet studied the potager garden (pronounced: puh ta zhay), you will love this. But, what is a potager, you ask? ~ Jacqueline

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Posted in 4' x 8' raised box, Flowers, Garden, Herbs, Outdoor Living, Vegetables | 12 Comments

Attracting Essential Garden Pollinators

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jacqueline

 photo credit: left hand Sometimes we consider certain insects and animals in the garden to be pests, like that pesky gopher rooting up our tomatoes and the cabbage worms on our cabbages. Not only is the garden a place for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Flowers, Garden, Nature, Outdoor Living, Raw Honey | 8 Comments

‘Making Herbs Simple’ DVD Giveaway / Bulk Herb Store

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jacqueline

This Giveaway is now closed! This is the third of three BIG SUMMER GIVEAWAYS!! We are giving the ‘Making Herbs Simple’ DVD Vol. 1 and 2 set to ONE Winner. It is a $40.00 value. I collected my own jewel-weed and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bulk Herb Store, Favorite Products, Herbal Remedies, Herbs, Outdoor Living, Preparedness | 264 Comments

Walk Around the Garden: Rhubarb, Radishes, and Tree Swallows

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Jacqueline

If you love rhubarb in pies or tarts, you might as well grow it; it is so easy. I planted three Valentines (a variety of rhubarb), but failed to water them when we took an extended vacation, and wouldn’t you … Continue reading →

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Posted in Garden, Outdoor Living, Vegetables | 10 Comments

Ramblings About Rain-Barrels

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jacqueline

We don’t know how much we depend on water until we don’t have it! Collecting rainwater for your garden is a wise idea, no matter what your motivation. If you’re on a municipal water system, you stand to save a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Garden, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Water | 10 Comments

Pros and Cons: June-bearing vs. Ever-bearing Strawberries

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Jacqueline

Summer is a favorite time partly because of strawberries. By late spring everybody’s hungry for fresh fruit, which makes the eye-pleasing, sweet strawberry even more irresistible. Still, growing your own strawberries has a drawback: you risk getting terribly spoiled. Once you’ve had … Continue reading →

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Posted in Berry Growing, Food & Recipes, Garden, Outdoor Living, Raw food | 12 Comments

War At My Window

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) Most spring mornings as the sun begins its ascent, one can hear a sharp tap at our laundry room window followed by a heavy muffled thump. The sounds echo in the still downstairs and is repeated often throughout the day. … Continue reading →

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