Nadya Jones 
Growing portabellas indoors is easy. Fill a 4 x 4 foot tray with five-to-six inches of compost, add your portabella spores, stir them in, and wait for two weeks. When you see a fuzzy white film, cover it with moist peat moss and newspaper. Your portabella mushrooms will be ready soon! I highly recommend learning …
Wondering how to grow mint indoors? Growing mint indoors begins with choosing a pot and a sunny window. You can also use a grow light. Whether you grow your mint from seeds, cuttings, or store-bought plants, you’ll only need regular potting soil. Keep it moist with regular waterings. Want To Enjoy Fresh Mint Year-Round? I …
What does a gardening hoe look like? Besides their long handles, different garden hoes can look almost nothing like each other! What makes all hoes belong to the same category is what they’re used for — removing weeds, digging, shaping soil, and harvesting underground crops, such as potatoes. What is a gardening hoe? This is …
Are you looking to add some shade to your backyard? Or maybe you want a seating area in your garden to spend time with your family and friends? If you’re like me, you definitely need a gazebo! Gazebos are a wonderful solution to get some privacy in your outdoor living space, seek shelter from the …
How can you get your house ready for Easter? By using my list of 25 amazing Easter porch decorating ideas for your inspiration, you can start transforming your home without breaking the bank. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to redecorate your house for a special occasion. It’s all about mixing and matching …
A lush carpet of pure grass looks inviting, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, pollinating animals disagree. Though on a smaller scale, “perfect” lawns pose the same threats to pollinators as commercial agriculture — they kill them with pesticides and leave them nothing to eat. Would you believe that in the United States, alone, lawns take up 40 …
Ah, spring. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the air smells sweet. Nothing can beat the euphoric feeling I get when spring comes around! Seeing all these colors after a long, white winter makes me feel creative. That’s why I compiled this list of ready-to-use or DIY Easter wreaths for the front door …
How can I light my gazebo? What types of lights are there? Which fixtures look the best? Yep, I’ve been there — lots of questions and not enough answers! As a creative individual who puts time and effort into making my home look homely, I too sometimes experience “designer’s block”. That is why I have …
Are you looking for some interesting flowers for your yard? Do you feel like you need some exciting new flowers to spruce up your landscaping? I love pretty much any flower that looks like a bell. I find them really interesting, and they looked great when I added them to my own garden. My guests …
Imagine being able to enjoy your morning cup of coffee under a gazebo or pavilion while looking forward to the rest of the day. This is not a farfetched dream since more and more people are upgrading their backyards with either of these structures. But which one is better for you? A gazebo vs pavilion? …