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Easy Gardening Shortcuts for Beginners

July 10, 2024 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

Gardening is one of the best ways to enjoy the summer months to the fullest, and you don’t need to be an expert or dedicate a lot of extra time to cultivating perfection. Here are some of my favorite gardening shortcuts that are perfect for beginners. Warmer weather is here, and it’s time to get […]

Filed Under: Gardening

Dollar Store Gardening Supplies

May 21, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 11 Comments

Instead of heading straight to the garden centre to stock up on what you need to grow your favourite flowers and veggies, check out these dollar store gardening supplies that are just as good as the more expensive ones! I had another dollar store realization recently that I have to share with you and it […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Summer, Uncategorized

Early Spring Gardening Essentials

March 24, 2017 by Courtenay Hartford 2 Comments

I get so excited for gardening season at this time of year that I can barely contain myself. Even though we can get some pretty cold wind happening out here, I find myself always trying to think of little things I could do to get a jump start on my spring gardening and make my […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Organizing

Fall Gardening: Planting Garlic

November 13, 2016 by Courtenay Hartford 1 Comment

We’ve been having the most amazing fall season this year! The weather has been really warm and the colors have been so bright and vivid. I always love fall, but this year has been extra amazing. 🙂 We decided to take advantage of the extra beautiful days and do a little fall gardening this year […]

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Old Shoe Rack Turned Gardening and Tool Stand

May 22, 2013 by Courtenay Hartford 8 Comments

Well, it might not be the prettiest thing, but it sure makes me happy every time I see it sitting there in the corner of my mud room, all ready to help whenever needed. We’ve had a bit of a problem since moving into this house almost two years ago. Our garage is a disaster […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Uncategorized

Gardening Season has officially begun!

May 16, 2012 by Courtenay Hartford 18 Comments

I’ve been seeing all these garden posts around blogland the past couple of weeks so I thought I’d throw ours into the mix as well. We may have bitten off a little more than we can chew with this fairly large vegetable garden we dug up last Fall, but it should at least be an […]

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Five Things on a Friday – 1/23/26

January 23, 2026 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

Happy Friday, friends! We made it through the week that is traditionally known as the most depressing week of the year, and honestly, I think it’s been a doozy for all of us. I think that calls for a quiet weekend of rest and maybe a little treat or two, too. Please enjoy this photo […]

Filed Under: Family and Travel, Uncategorized

How to Remove Bugs from Cut Hydrangeas

October 20, 2025 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

There’s an easy way to remove bugs from cut hydrangeas despite the fact that the delicate blooms have so many places for creepy critters to hide. Have you ever been excited to bring beautiful hydrangea blooms inside in the summer or fall months, only to discover that they’re full of all kinds of creepy, crawly […]

Filed Under: Fall, Gardening

Favorite Recent Random Finds

August 9, 2025 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

I thought it would be fun to share some random finds today as we’re starting to think about heading back into regular routines. Just things that I’ve been loving from here and there for my home and everyday life. I thought I would share a few finds that I’ve been enjoying from across different categories […]

Filed Under: Easy-Peasy Decorating

DIY Anti-Itch Bug Bite Lotion

August 7, 2025 by Courtenay Hartford 8 Comments

Why not try this homemade anti-itch bug bite lotion this summer instead of store-bought? It uses simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. If you’re spending time outdoors this summer, chances are you’re going to run into a bug bite situation at some point. Whether you’re hiking, camping, boating, or swimming, mosquitos […]

Filed Under: Natural Solutions, Summer, Uncategorized

5 Cottage Garden Style Plants That Are Virtually Bulletproof

July 28, 2025 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

A cottage garden creates a dreamy, flower-filled setting that inspires creativity and encourages you to slow down and appreciate the little details that make it so beautiful. A cottage garden, filled with layers of florals and foliage, is something a lot of us dream of. This style of garden creates such a beautiful escape from […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Uncategorized

Fixing Leggy Geraniums: The Trick to Keep Them Lush and Full

July 21, 2025 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

If your geraniums are starting to get a bit scraggly and are struggling to thrive this summer, try this quick trick to revive them and keep them looking lush and full for the rest of the season. It’s common for geraniums to start looking a little thin, leggy, and weak near the middle of summer […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Uncategorized

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