Sunday Bits #65 (Swedish apple pie rolls, alternative lawns, flower gardening inspo)

Some of the lovely flowers in the WCS Alternative Wildflower Mix

My lawn of WCS Bee Turf in November (in Nanaimo)

Twelve grass alternatives. I was chatting with the ladies at our last coffee klatch when one of them mentioned that the previous owner of our home (a very avid gardener) absolutely hated grass/lawns. Hated. I said two things... ah, that is why we only a small wedge of grass out front, and that is exactly why I was meant to buy this house, hah.

I also dislike grass. Would get rid of all of it out back if it were not for the dogs. They need a place to sprawl, zoomie, and chew on their bones.

One more pic of the flowers in the Flowering Lawn. Cute, eh?

Flower Garden Inspo

I am always looking at grass alternatives that will work with the dogs. It is a bit harder to do here on the prairies (less options hardy to zone 3) than it was on the island, but I am determined to find a way. West Coast Seeds has a few seed options that would work even here, trials will happen this summer ; ) Can you tell from all the pics that I am a huge fan? On the gardening pages, there are many who recommend micro clover, so that may be the way to go.

Some of the flowers in alternate tapestry lawns are also early flowers for the pollinators.

This read about growing flowers for cutting, whether on a small acreage or a city garden. You all know that I am a huge fan of growing flowers for the pollinators so I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Best part? Her thoughts on pest control.

Garden Inspo

Pic of my sweet potato slips planted up after they rooted out, a few years back.

Growing sweet potato slips in water. It is that time. If you want to grow sweet potatoes this summer, get started on your slips now.

Here's an article about square foot gardening. It gives you the pros and cons. Read the article and decide if it works for you.

I direct sow everything I possibly can. In the ground, out of mind, comes up on it's own when the time is right. Check out this article with 20 seeds you can direct sow in winter. I did some late fall sowing, just before the snow came. Will do some more sowing just as soon as the snow melts!

I enjoyed the pretty, colourful picture of this hellstrip in this read. Keep your dog off my grass gardening - GardenRant

Diy Bits

This cute gift card holder. Now, I know this is for easter but I think the idea can be used for any time of year with cute paper, eh? My Baby Girl has a spring birthday so this is something very timely : )

This cute gift idea for gardeners. I think one can play with this idea a lot, using a large pot instead of a mason jar (though I love me a mason jar diy!), a better journal/note book, cute wooden labels ... all sorts of things one can do with this idea.

Washi tape / Pretty Ribbons / Pretty Paper

I really, really want to make these! How to Make Easy Paper Cones for Treats - Happy Happy Nester

Don't you just love cafe curtains? I am a huge fan. Have some in my bathroom and the little kitchen nook. I am now on the lookout for some cute fabric to make those curtains with the little ties on top. So sweet.

These super duper cute pillow cases. Goes perfectly with the current cottage chic or grandma chic trends. Not that it is a trend with me, I love it always ; )

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Put up a wall to make a nursery! And a mudroom.

Homey Bits

I love the look of board and batten!

How to choose your interior wall paint colour.

Adding walls to make a nursery and mud room. My mind blown. What a great idea.

Swedish Apple Pie Rolls

Recipe Bits

Best Ever Strawberry Cake - Southern Hospitality (southernhospitalityblog.com)

Strawberry conversation heart shaped cookies.

Swedish Apple Pie Rolls with Fillo Pastry | All that's Jas (all-thats-jas.com)

Have you ever heard of cruffins? Check out how fast and easy they are to make, and how yummy they look! I am doing the jam version, but Nutella is also a thing ; )

Another strawberry scone recipe. I made some scones last week, they turned out really well, but like the look of these, so will try this recipe, too! Wonder how it works with frozen berries.

A strawberry cheesecake that I think even I can make!

Make these yummy looking Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies

Why does this Vermont Farm Sandwich sound so good?

And these garlic parmesan Caesar dressing French fries!

Paper making in progress.

On today's agenda, is making cute plantable handmade-paper gift tags. I picked up some cosmo seeds, have the bits of scrap paper soaking, ready to blend. I added a few dry pink rose petals for a bit of colour, will see how that works out. Here is the how to video and the link to some paper making molds.

Happy Sunday ~ Tanja