There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Mommy University received the Watering Can from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. Gardening does not require many tools or gadgets. The most basic tool is the essential watering can. In fact, it is iconic. In the dead heat of the summer, flowers thirst for water and a watering can becomes … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the SmartLab Greenhouse in exchange for our honest review. Each year I tell myself that I will start gardening. Yet each year passes without a single seed planted. As my kids get older, I see their interest in gardening unfold so I knew it was time. Since I have … [Read more…]
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn When I first bought my home, I thought it would take me a year to clean up the backyard and garden. It is closing in on a decade, and we are still nowhere near where I envisioned my garden to be (which by … [Read more…]
We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that gardening has amazing developmental benefits for kids? I may be very new at this whole gardening thing, but it’s easy to see how beneficial it … [Read more…]