by Heather | Aug 27, 2008 | book review
Every year my family makes a trip to Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border for a family reunion, and for the past two years I have taken along a book by Sierra St. James (along with several other books, of course). The first year it was What the Doctor Ordered which kept...
by Heather | Aug 25, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
Last week I talked about pond-less water features, one of the many options available out there. There are dozens of possible looks available, so if this option appeals to you, look around and find something that fits your needs. If you prefer to have a pond and/or...
by Heather | Aug 23, 2008 | Blog, book review
I’ve had The Company of Good Women series by Nancy Anderson, Lael Littke, and Carroll Morris on my must read list for quite a while, so when I was offered the chance to review the third book in their series titled Surprise Packages, I jumped at the chance. Though I...
by Heather | Aug 22, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
There’s something so soothing about the sound of running water. I’ve always had a thing for a bubbling creek, or the sound of waves lapping up on the lake or ocean shore, so when I started looking at putting together my landscape, I knew I had to put in...
by Heather | Aug 18, 2008 | Blog, DIY
Summer vegetables are starting to overflow your kitchen? Those veggies don’t have to be reserved for eating, you know. After a hectic summer, and back-to-school routine getting the kids ready for the new year, you deserve a break, and a bit of pampering....
by Heather | Aug 15, 2008 | Blog, flowers, gardening, plants
In my previous home, I noticed these funny stalks growing up in a neighbor’s yard, but with no green foliage. The next thing I knew, they were covered in pink flowers. I actually wondered at first if they were fake because there were still no leaves anywhere on...
by Heather | Aug 13, 2008 | Blog, book review
Lately I’ve been reading Preparedness Principles by Barbara Salsbury and Sandy Simmons. Being prepared is something that has been oft repeated to us for generations, but by and large, the majority of people don’t have seventy-two hour kits, never mind enough food to...
by Heather | Aug 11, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Do you love the feel of the tropics, but live in a northern climate? I love the my old-fashioned cottage garden, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about adding some different elements in far corners of my back yard. I’d love a bamboo screen between me and the...
by Heather | Aug 8, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Despite the fact that the heat is still running high in most areas, the time for ordering fall bulbs is approaching. I’m always on the lookout for new and different plants for my yard–something that will stand out. I was thrilled to see allium bulbs in the...
by Heather | Aug 6, 2008 | Blog, book review
When I was asked if I would be a stop on Barry K. Phillips’ blog tour for Caught in the Headlights: 10 Lessons Learned The HARD WAY, I thought, ‘Hey, I heard he was funny. It sounds interesting, I’ll give it a whirl.’ This book, however, is so much more than witty...
