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How to Deal with Thistles in Your Garden

June 23, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 9 Comments

If you have a large yard, or if you live in a rural area, thistles can be a pretty common issue. Here are my favourite, most effective and practical ways to deal with thistles in your garden and on your property. We live on a 1.5 acre property that is basically open to the elements […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Natural Solutions, Uncategorized

How to Grow Sweet Corn

June 21, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 4 Comments

Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer meals and it’s even better if you grow it yourself! Here are some of our best tips for how to grow sweet corn! We started growing sweet corn a few years ago and while we always get something out of it, we’ve definitely […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Summer, Uncategorized

How to Revive Hydrangeas

June 19, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 71 Comments

Dying hydrangea plants can ruin the look of your beautiful flower gardens. Find out how to revive hydrangeas with this simple trick! If you’ve ever struggled with sad-looking hydrangea plants, then you definitely need to hear about this! It may just be the thing you need to revive your hydrangeas and make them look like […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Natural Solutions, Uncategorized

How to Grow a Smoothie Garden

June 18, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love a smoothie? You’ve seen salsa gardens, and salad gardens, but have you ever seen a garden grown specifically for making smoothies? Here’s how to grow a smoothie garden! The kids and I have been making a lot of smoothies since the weather warmed up here and it got me thinking one day […]

Filed Under: Food, Gardening, Summer, Uncategorized

How to Actually use all Those Vacuum Cleaner Attachments!

June 17, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 120 Comments

Vacuum cleaner attachments can be pretty confusing, especially if your vacuum comes with a lot of really fancy ones like my Dyson. Here’s a run down of what each Dyson attachment does! What do you usually do with all of those vacuum cleaner attachments, gizmos and doodads? If you’re anything like how I was, then […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips

Canada Day Decor in Our Mudroom

June 16, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 3 Comments

In today’s post I’m sharing some fun Canada Day decor ideas for a mudroom or entryway for all of my fellow Canadians to enjoy, just in time for Canada Day! I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I always get a little jealous of my American friends during all of the patriotic holidays that take place […]

Filed Under: Summer, Uncategorized

How to Test Soil pH Levels

June 13, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 7 Comments

Try this fun method to test soil pH levels in your garden! It can be done in a few minutes at home and requires no special equipment at all. If you have certain plants that just don’t seem to be able to thrive in your yard, it can be helpful to test soil pH levels […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Natural Solutions, Uncategorized

Affordable DIY Shiplap Walls

June 12, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 17 Comments

Adding shiplap to your walls gives your home an instant modern-farmhouse vibe and luckily there’s a super affordable way to DIY shiplap in your own home that will fit into any home improvement budget! Shiplap is everywhere these days and, as I’ve mentioned before, I love it. I’m really drawn to the different bold-colored shiplap […]

Filed Under: Build it!, DIY and Renovating, Uncategorized

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

June 10, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford Leave a Comment

Try this recipe for slow cooker corn on the cob the next time you have a crowd to feed, a full grill, and not enough hands. I love that you can set this up ahead of time so that you can be free to watch the grill or serve some drinks at your next BBQ! […]

Filed Under: Crock Pot Recipes, Food, Uncategorized

How to Freeze Rhubarb

June 9, 2019 by Courtenay Hartford 4 Comments

If you have an abundance of rhubarb in your garden, but don’t think you’ll manage to use it all up during the rhubarb season, make sure you don’t let it go to waste! Here’s how to freeze rhubarb. One of the things that I really want to work on getting better at this gardening season […]

Filed Under: Food, Gardening, Uncategorized

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