1915 House

A Bucket List for a Slow and Simple Summer

This bucket list for a slow and simple summer is helping us keep things sane and thoroughly enjoyable around here. I’m sharing it now so that maybe it’ll help you, too, get the most out of your summer. Every summer, it never fails…as Fall nears, I think, “Where did summer GO?” And, “Why did we not do the simple things… Read More

How to keep cut Lilacs fresher, longer

Lilacs are one of Spring’s best flowers – but they wilt so fast! Here’s how I keep my cut Lilacs fresher, longer… The scent of Lilacs is one of the best smells in Spring. A small bouquet will fill your entire house with it’s heavenly scent. Best of all, if you have access to Lilac bushes, these beauties are free… Read More

Easy Drainage Holes for Cheap Plastic Cup Planting

There are lots of ways you can make drainage holes, but with this method, you’ll have an entire stack of cheap plastic cups ready for planting in no time – proper drainage included. When you’re getting started in growing plants from seed, there are so many options in which you can start your seeds. One of cheapest ways I’ve found… Read More

Grow food and flowers anywhere with fabric grow bags

You have the itch to get your hands in the dirt and grow some food and/or flowers for yourself. What you *don’t necessarily have* is a yard, a garden plot, or anywhere you can think of to plant anything. Don’t give up on your gardening dreams. Here’s an easy, inexpensive solution and it works like a charm. *This post contains… Read More