Gardening

8 Plants To Repel Mosquitoes

Looking for a natural way to repel mosquitoes around your yard? Here are 8 plants that are aromatic and help keep those pesky blood-suckers away. Lavender  Basil Rosemary Marigolds  Citronella Grass Horsemint (Lemon Balm)  Thyme Catnip Other tips are PREVENTION. Make sure there is no freestanding, stagnant water lingering around your yard. Even as much… Continue reading 8 Plants To Repel Mosquitoes

The Kitchen

Zucchini Chips and Small Triumphs

I usually end up with a ton of zucchini from my garden come the end of summer. I’m always giving it away. My husband won’t eat it, and my kids will only have the required bite or two (trying it). Well, I finally succeeded in getting my husband to not only eat, but actually enjoy zucchini.… Continue reading Zucchini Chips and Small Triumphs

The Kitchen

The Joys of a Garden – Cucumber Tomato Salad

I started garden a few years ago and I LOVE it. There is nothing like fresh vegetables right from your own backyard. One of my favorite things to do is go out to the garden while I’m making dinner and harvest a few vegetables to put on the table that night. One of my go-to… Continue reading The Joys of a Garden – Cucumber Tomato Salad