Julie BranstetterAug 7, 202012 minSeven Ripe BlueberriesEach year, at the beginning of early spring, the blueberry bush blooms and catches my eye. It is always exciting to see them because...
Julie BranstetterOct 15, 20193 minWhen Nothing Seems to ChangeThe caterpillar, not the butterfly, teaches us that growth doesn’t always look like a total transformation, but it is still progress!
Julie BranstetterJun 13, 20192 minBLT Pasta SaladBLT Pasta Salad Recipe It's so good, that's all you need to know. No life story, no scrolling for ages to find the recipe. Just make it...
Julie BranstetterFeb 7, 20165 minPainted Terracotta PotsThis has got to be the hardest time of year for people who love to garden, especially those who plant vegetable gardens.There are a few...
Julie BranstetterMay 5, 20132 minEarly Spring SproutsI finally had a free morning to walk through my yard early and take some photos of our early signs of spring in Elm City, North Carolina ...
Julie BranstetterMay 3, 20131 minSimple Southern LivingI took my girls out for a day of strawberry picking at Deans Farm in Wilson, NC today. They enjoyed some homemade ice cream and berries...
Julie BranstetterJul 6, 20122 minOur Little ElsieWhen my neighbor's wife died, he went into an old folks home and when his family cleaned out his home to sell it they brought over all of...
Julie BranstetterJun 15, 20125 minStrawberry Garden BluesWell, I finally did it. I pulled up the boards around my strawberry bed (100 sq ft) and mowed over the entire thing. I cut up the wood...
Julie BranstetterMay 12, 20121 minNatural Deterrent for Eastern Grey SquirrelsIf you have struggled with those pesky squirrels rip[ping up all your hard work this spring here is a quick tip for keeping them at bay. ...
Julie BranstetterMay 12, 20121 minBlack Spot Fungus on Rose BushesDo you have those black spots on the leaves of your rose bushes, followed by yellow leaves and then bony stems and no leaves? Yep, you...
Julie BranstetterMay 3, 20123 minSpring Hides & Squirrels DestroyToday was a hot day in eastern North Carolina. It is the third day of May and suddenly we go from a wonderfully cool spring to a super...
Julie BranstetterApr 16, 20122 minNeed Loads of Dirt on a Budget?Here is a great tip that I learned when attempting to fill my large garden beds with dirt last week. If you've ever had to purchase...
Julie BranstetterApr 12, 20127 minBuild Your Own Raised Garden BedsI have noticed kits available for purchase now that you can order online or purchase in the local hardware stores with pre-cut wood that...
Julie BranstetterFeb 8, 20122 minWhile I'm WaitingWhile I am waiting for the winter to slip into Spring I am planning my raised garden beds and wondering about my strawberries. This...
Julie BranstetterJan 12, 20123 minRaised Garden Bed DreamingWe haven't had much of a winter this year. In fact, nothing has completely died off. My hanging plants wilt one day and bounce back the...