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Over the past three days I've posted various aspects of growing strawberries.  In general strawberries can be planted in the ground, in raised beds, and in containers (eg. expandable tower, hanging, patio).  They really are rather problem free for the most part.  Simply plant and occasionally feed with an organic fertilizer along with a little epsom salts and forget them.  Quite honestly 4

Strawberries can be grown year round indoors.  If you live in a cold winter climate area simply bring in any potted strawberry plants then place them in a sunny location where you will be able to enjoy fresh strawberries throughout the winter.  If your strawberries are in the ground either in traditional row gardening or raised beds, plant a few up in pots to grow on a sunny windowsill during the

I grow strawberries in hanging and vertical containers as well as in raised beds.  We also have a few rogue strawberries growing on our property.  Planting strawberries is as easy as planting any other vegetable plant in your edible garden.  Here is a short video showing the technique.  Following the video are my comments on the video. 




In general I prefer to not use peat pots in my garden

Strawberries are one of the easiest garden fruits to grow.  They are relatively problem free plants although they can be a bit invasive due to the runners.  Strawberries are ideal for growing in strawberry pots or towers taking advantage of vertical space.  This makes them ideal patio and balcony plants.  The next few posts will give strawberry growing ideas for small space and container

 

I have been busy organizing and having our garage sale  but I wanted to show you my first room “re-do”.  I think that it turned out great.

I showed you here how I decorated this room for only $99 but since I got new furniture and decor from my Mother-in-Law,  I changed up a few things.

First, I have to show you a  befores

First……

Then……

Now…….

 

The biggest thing that I changed is the bed frame and bedding.  (Both were from my Mother-in-Law for FREE)

I love the bedding!!

My favorite part is the PILLOWS!!!!

I feel like they make the room.

I also changed the night stands.

From this….

To this…..(this night stand was from my Mother-in-Law and the lamp was mine)

From this….

To this….(There wasn’t room now for another nightstand and I already had this matching standing lamp)

Another Before

Another After

Final After

I added this chair from…..my Mother-in-Law.  Didn’t she just have the best stuff?

                    

Here is one last look!

So, here is the first room change.  What do you think???

Next, I will show you my “new” dining room!

Bonnie:)

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This week, I took the kids to my cousin’s house for a playdate.  When we kids were busy playing, we got to talking about one of our favorite topics……FOOD!

Then I copied down some of her recipes.

I already made this one and LOVED it!!!!

I wanted to share it with you incase anyone was looking for a great Mexican Salad or Salsa. 

This recipe is so fresh tasting and would be great for any summer party.

 

Black Bean & Corn Salad/Salsa

ingredients

1 can black beans (rinse and drain)

1 can corn (drained)

1 bunch cilantro

1 onion (finely chopped)

1 large tomato (diced)

2-3 T fresh or canned chilies

Dressing

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

2 T red wine vinegar

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 small lime (2 T juice )

1/8 t honey

1 pinch cumin

1 pinch crushed red pepper

salt and pepper (to taste)

Just mix everything together in a bowl.

Enjoy as a side salad or with chips as a salsa!

Happy Saturday!!!

Bonnie :)

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Recently a Vancouver, Canada homeowner, Ken Dyck has done a fair amount of complaining about his neighbour Sara St. Vincent's urban garden.  He has filed complaints with the City of Vancouver because he feels Sara's garden is reducing his property value.  However, Sara and her housemates view their gardens as a way to live ecologically ethical lives.  The goal of their tiny bungalow named The