A Beekeeping Adventure
Texas honey bees
Crimson Clover for the Bees
Spring is certainly busting out in Texas. We have been busy planting our garden and planning for another great growing season. This year we planted crimson clover to help amend the soil and keep the bees happy this spring. This year we have planted over 100 tomato plants that Tony grew from seed, 40 sweet …
Adventuring in Big Bend National Park
I grew up in Central Texas and you get to see and do quite a bit of things. Most activities include enjoying live music, eating some legendary BBQ, exploring the hill country, and an occasional trip to coast. However not everyone has the opportunity to take the journey to the western portion of this massive …
Fall is Finally in the Air and so are the Monarch Butterflies
The weather finally dropped below 90 degrees this week in central Texas. The cooler weather was much welcomed by us! The Monarch Butterflies have also arrived to enjoy the fall flowers. Along with the cooler weather, came the gayfeathers (also knows as Blazing Stars). These purple stalks of flowers have always been a symbol of …
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Destination Family Reunion
Time for some R&R in North Carolina with the Leftwich Family After we said goodbye to Arkansas we loaded up the dogs and headed East. Since we have done several cross country road trips, there are a few things you learn. One of those things is that Tennessee goes on forever. It literally takes all …
Hitting the Road
First Stop Hot Springs Arkansas Tony and I have been on many miles of the road together. We do love to travel and there is nothing like a good old fashioned road trip. This summer we packed up the pups and headed to North Carolina to Tony’s family reunion. Most of our trips tend to …
Crispy Squash Pickles- Canning Recipe
Delicious canning recipe for squash pickles-great for summer squash, zucchini slices, and cucumbers This year is Tony has worked super hard on the garden. He has spent hours prepping the soil, growing seeds, and making sure they are getting plenty of nutrients. Not too mention some general quality time with those veggie growing machines. We …
Raised Bed Drip Irrigation Watering System
Watering System for Single or Multiple Garden Beds Having a drip irrigation watering system is an easy way to water the garden and keep your plants happy through the summer. Last year when Tony and I moved back to Texas, Tony started building our trusty raised gardening beds. We have used this style of gardening …
Cashew Coconut Granola Recipe
Homemade granola recipe using coconut oil & honey This cashew coconut granola recipe is easy, tasty, and healthy! A few years ago I would occasionally buy granola at the store, and although it usually tasted good, it was full of sugar and other things I didn’t necessarily want to be eating. One of my friends …
How to Pollinate Squash Plants by Hand
It’s time to get intimate with your squash blossoms. Have you ever wondered how exactly squash plants are pollinated? Don’t worry, most people haven’t either, but did you know that you can pollinate squash plants by hand? Some people may think it is just the mystery of nature that allows a plant to grow and …