Sunday Bits of Inspo #79 (No-Mow May, Nasties, How To Mulch)
- themarigoldgc
- May 19, 2024
- 3 min read
As we drive around, I notice a whole lot of people taking part in No-Mow May. There are lawns with crocuses popping up, some with dandelions, and some are just longish grass. I kind of love the natural look but No-Mow May is a bit controversial. Here are some other ideas for ways to reduce your lawn.
You all know about my pollinator strip garden that will reduce the lawn and help feed our birds and pollinators, but I am also thinking about making a wee mini meadow block in my very tiny front yard.
I just finished watching Floret on the Magnolia tv station and was so inspired by Erin, yet again. She is currently collecting and growing on over 2000 roses that are on the brink of being forgotten in time. Listening to her talk about the roses, the collection, and the two farms where she has taken the cuttings from, is so very inspiring. I love her passion about all the things that she takes on. These are no small tasks, and she has taken on several.
Here are some short videos and gardens about a topic that I am very passionate about.. saving our bees, birds, and beneficial insects : )
Boring Lawn To Pollinator Garden (such a pretty garden! Love to get ideas from video's like this)
And, of course, this one from Floret.... Attracting Pollinators Into The Garden
And hey, while we are at it... Do synthetic fertilisers harm the soil?
Growing nasturtiums, everything you need to know. I took to calling them nasties back when I was selling them at the greenhouse... not because I don't like them as I sure do! I love them, but just because it was a lot shorter to write nasties than nasturtiums when you had to do it over and over again ; )
This gorgeous cottage garden from spring till fall.
How to mulch up your garden... no more mulch volcanoes, please!
I loved the pictures in this read, and the hardy flower recommendations. Easy Flowers To Grow For Beginners.
These 18 lilac varieties to grow. I really, really want to add more lilacs to my yard.
This handmade table and patio at Nana's... and check out her lovely garden in summertime! These are the heavy duty solar string lights that she recommends. If they're for the patio, you might also like these ones as the lights are not super close together and they come in several lengths.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Disclaimer. As an Amazon affiliate, if you were to purchase an item(s) from the links, I will get a wee small amount of money to support my blog. It does not cost you any extra to purchase through my link than if you went to that item on your own. Many thanks for your support!
Homemade Bug Spray recipes to keep those mozzies away. Or, even better yet, check out the nice smelling, deet free, all natural bug spray at Mint!
Homey Inspo
I always enjoy looking at kitchens, dreaming of building a cottage style one in a cabin some day. Check out these top 12 different kitchen colours and pick your favourites. I cannot choose, I love them all for different reasons!
This bathroom renovation. I love that floor!
The Ninja Creami - Oh, My, Goodness!
Check out that Ninja Creami! I am putting this on my birthday wish list. It makes ice cream, gelato, frozen yoghurt, sorbet, vegan ice cream, or even frozen margaritas. Tell me I didn't get you with the margaritas, eh?
Greek orzo salad! Like a macaroni salad, but better!
The perfect blueberry muffin loaf.
Rhubarb Sauce! Great timing for anything and everything rhubarb!
Last weekend the weather was so lovely that we got the deck stained and set up for summer... but is too cold to enjoy it this weekend. (ignore the table in this picture, I ran out of spray paint!). I had this rug purchased for my living room but I decided that the blue tribal pattern (it also comes in peach & grey) did not work indoors. However, it sure looks great out on the deck! This is one of those machine washable, rubber backed rugs that can be used pretty much anywhere. Is cosy under foot, can toss it in the washing machine whenever vacuuming it is not enough. Love these rugs so much.
Comments