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Celebrate Earth Day with Chocolate Garden Cups! {Giveaway}

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Chocolate Garden Cups

Kids love fun treats and do I ever have a fun treat to share with you! Did you know that Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd? This is a special day to remind ourselves of just how precious our earth is and how we need to take care of it on a daily basis. I love finding companies that have the philosophy of being kind to our earth, that is why I have partnered up with Envirokidz! EnviroKidz is all about making learning about animals and the planet FUN and delicious for kids. This is right up my … Continue reading →

The “Thrill, Fill, Spill” Method for Planting a Container or Urn

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My Mom is an amazing gardener! She uses her inspiring creativity so well in her garden. This year, she has taught me about the Thrill, Spill and Fill Method for planting in containers and urns. Thrill In this image, the large hosta is the thrill with the tall flower. After the flower is done the hosta will grow up to 21 inches tall. Fill Fill is a tuberous begonia, a double impatiens and a Baby Bunting hosta. Spill Spill is a becopa. Keep the Squirrels Away! The pine cones deter the squirrels from digging. They love potting soil!Here is another … Continue reading →