Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Earth Day, Gardening, Victorian Crafts and more

We've been busy doing some spring cleaning over at Old Fashioned Living. Here are a few new articles and some favorites from our archives as well. Enjoy!

How to make your own rain barrel for watering your plants, use what Mother Nature provides for free!

All about growing and harvesting basil in your own yard or kitchen garden.


Sunflowers are easy to grow, and kids will love how they grow even taller than them!

Oh the scent of lilacs. See if planting a beautiful lilac bush will work for you.

If you've never tasted freshly grown peas, you are in for a treat. Grow peas in your garden this year.

Mother's Day is coming, what better way to celebrate than a Mommy and Me tea party!

May Day is almost upon us. Make these beautiful Victorian May baskets this year.

What's a summer barbecue without delicious pasta salad? Try one or all of these recipes!

Read this lovely tribute by one mom who remembers when her kids were young.

Be sure to stop by The Parlor, our friendly message board community, and don't forget to become a fan of Old Fashioned Living on Facebook!

1 comment:

  1. I always loved your site...super lovely post..everything you do is fabulous and full of charm and beauty!
    Kiki~

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