Top 10 Gifts for a Gardener
Top 10 Gifts for the Gardener If you are stumped on what to gift a gardener I've made the top 10 list for you right here. Everyone of these I eith…
Top 5 Floral Designers to Follow on Instagram
I love Instagram for inspiration and to find my next floral challenge. Want my favorites list? The top 5 Floral Accounts to follow on Instagram fo…
What to grow instead of Lavender in the South
Best 5 Lavender Alternatives for the South Growing Lavender is challenging in East Texas and the Deep South in general, for multiple reasons. Hum…
Top 10 Seed and Bulb Sources for Cut Flowers
Reliable seed germination, prompt customer service and efficient shipping all go into making my top 10 list of seed and bulb suppliers. There are s…
10 Zone 8b Garden Hacks
Save an empty pump bottle. Fill it with mineral oil and use a rubber band to attach a small wire brush to it. Every time you put away your garden too…
Do your flowers have goals?
Depending on how you plan to use the flower; in market bouquets, wedding & event design or bouquet subscriptions you should ask yourself ‘…
The Science of Moringa Tea Health Benefits
The Science Behind Moringa Tea and It’s Benefits Commonly referred to as ‘horseradish or drumstick’ tree by locals, Moringa oleifera is consume…
The Amazing Power of A Flower!
Officially called Calendula Officinalis, it’s a member of the daisy family called asteraceae. Calendula has been used as a medicinal plant for centuri…
Grow Cool Season Annuals in East Texas zone 8b
Grow Cool Season Annuals in Zone 8b - I grow in commercial landscape fabric. After tilling in compost and making rows the fabric goes down over drip l…
What is Forest Bathing
East Texas is very different from Alaska! The photo above this article is a great childhood memory for me. After driving from Houston, Texas across t…
Top 5 Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Did you know cucumbers are classified as a fruit? According to the European Food Information Council, any edible that develops from a blossom on a pla…
3 Amazing pie recipes that will make you the star of any Potluck!
Church cookbooks. If you have not discovered the treasures in these time capsules you are in for a treat. In East Texas, I find church cookbook…
How to Hygge in the Summer
You can hygge at any time of year and summer is the perfect time of year to get back in touch with nature. Flowers, whether you buy a cheap bunch fro…
Top 4 Cover Crops for East Texas
Winter Cover Crops for Zone 8b East Texas Annual rye - Hardy in zone 8b and germinates quickly. This is a moderately fast growing cover crop that wil…
7 Fun Fall Facts
Plus Tips to Prepare for Jack Frost! Autumn or 'Fall' as it is called in North America, begins September 22. This is the Autumnal Equinox, a term …
Top 5 Essential Oils for Beautiful Skin
5 Essential Oils For a Beautiful Complexion at any age Today I’m sharing beauty and skincare DIY recipes plus 5 essential oils every woman need…
How to Cultivate a Good Night's Sleep
Why It’s Important to Get a Good Night’s Sleep The quality and quantity of an individual’s sleep influences the body’s ability to repair, grow tissue…
"Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard." Guy Kawasaki
Starting your own business can be overwhelming. There’s the time it takes to thoroughly plan out every tiny detail of what your business will consist …
Tips to Support Your Gut Flora
How do you support your gut flora? Refrigerators were not widely for home consumers until the 1920’s. The ability to keep food from spoiling by chil…
Happiness and Fun
What is Happiness? Happiness is defined as the quality or state of being happy. Good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy. Synonyms for happiness: bl…
What is oil pulling and how to do it
What does the National Institutes of Health say about Oil Pulling? ‘The oral cavity harbors billions of microorganisms. Some contribute to develop…
Entrepreneur on the Farm
Hi everyone! My name is Heather. I am a registered nurse and I love helping people. I also love being creative! Starting a balloon business has bee…
Learn to Grow Your Own Bouquet!
How to grow a cut flower garden in East Texas. The secret is choosing flowers that flourish in humidity & heat. Growing flowers in the long, h…
How to Picnic in East Texas
What are the ingredients for an extraordinary picnic? Let’s cover the basics and get the food right before planning the rest of the picnic.…
Windowsill Baking Co.
I’m Jill, a home baker & full time stay-at-home mom. I sell my baked goodies locally under the name Windowsill Baking Co. I got the courage about …
