*We have updated this post with new content based on what we learned over the last two years of enjoying our stock tank garden. We've also added a section on amending our soil after two years of growing herbs, tomatoes, and flowers. Why choose a stock tank garden? If you’re looking for a creative and practical way to manage a tomato and herb garden, you might consider ...
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Easy DIY Rustic Herb Garden Plant Markers and Stakes
These easy, rustic DIY herb garden plant markers are a great way to keep track of what you planted but more importantly enhance the look of your garden. In addition to growing delicious herbs and tomatoes, I want that special garden touch since I do have small dinner parties in the area. Keep track of your plants for easy identification with herb garden plant markers I bought my first herb ...
How to Create a Simple Garden Party
How to create a simple garden party that will be a memorable night for everyone! Today I'm joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and Julie to share ideas on outdoor entertaining. With a little inspiration and help from my favorite store, Terrain, I created a small, intimate garden party that made my guests feel special. And the truth is, I only moved my table from the patio to the garden. Garden ...
Tips for hosting a simple dinner in the garden
We have tips for hosting a simple dinner in the garden: what we served, how we set the table, and what we gave our guests. I am so happy to be joining seven lovely friends today for summer table ideas. Why host dinner in the garden? Why not? It seems I've done everything from the backyard, the porch, a park, and the beach, so dinner in the garden as it is at its best, just made sense. I love ...
A Burrata and Fresh Tomato Sandwich with Chives
A burrata and fresh tomato sandwich with chives is the taste of summer. The ingredients include fresh garden tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, olive oil, chives, and good crusty bread. And since it’s an open-face sandwich, we are calling it a tartine! It makes the perfect sandwich. I have been sharing a recipe or maybe ...
Make Easy, Sturdy, & Inexpensive DIY Tomato Cages
Make easy, sturdy, and inexpensive DIY tomato cages to maintain healthy tomato plants all season long. I'm joining a few friends today with garden ideas. In Connecticut, it's a little early, so we took our plants back indoors until May 15th. But once mid-May arrives, we will be ready for tomato season! Over the years of growing tomatoes, we have tried a lot of different tomato cages - metal ...