The Handsome Husband was cleaning out the garage last weekend and came across a sack of 50 daffodil bulbs. I’m not sure how it happened, but somehow I misplaced them. The weather here has been in the 30’s all week, and since I currently have the flu, I had absolutely no interest in going outside to dig Read More >>
Indoor Gardening – How to Grow Your Own Sprouts
Last week I got a craving for an egg salad sandwich. But in my book, no egg sandwich would be complete without a thick slice of onion and some sprouts. So I decided to pull my Victorio 4-Tray Kitchen Seed Sprouter out of the cupboard, and get growing. If you have never tried to grow your own Read More >>
Mavis Indoor Garden Blog – Lettuce and Basil
Just because the weather outside stinks, doesn’t mean you have to stop gardening all together. I started this flat of Italian basil back on October 30th, and all the sudden it’s gone gangbusters. Right now the basil is about 5-inches high, and we have been using basil leaves here and there in a few dinner dishes. Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Indoor Gardening
It has been raining like cats and dogs all day long. I heard a huge tree fall behind our house this afternoon, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the power goes out at some point too. In fact according to the forecast, there is suppose to be rain the next 7 days. Yikes! So instead Read More >>
Mavis Indoor Garden Blog – Paperwhites and Basil
Last week I planted paperwhites, and according to the package, the paperwhites should be blooming here in about 3 more weeks. I wanted to share a picture I took today with those of you who have never planted them before. Paperwhites are SUPER easy to grow, look great, and make great {inexpensive} gifts too. I Read More >>