Browsing Tag: garden

Planting Fall Bulbs | The Simple Proof Home

Fall Garden – Preparing for Spring Blooms

Now is the time to start thinking about your spring garden.  If you like to have tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and irises in your spring garden, now is when you need to pick up those bulbs or order from trusted sources like Brecks or one of my favorite garden sources, Terrain. Look for bulbs that have […]

Room Inspiration | Outdoor Kitchens

When we remolded our home 6 years ago, we, I ran out of steam. I couldn’t make another decision or pay another bill.  I didn’t want to buy furniture or complete the finishing touches that make a house a home.  This past year or so, I’ve been trying to complete a few of those projects that either […]

In the Garden | Succulents

Arranging Succulents I bought this cement pot years ago filled with succulents.  It lasted all summer and fall that year. While neglected throughout the winter, many of the plants still had life in them come spring. That’s when I discovered how easy it was to refresh the arrangement of succulents. Arranging succulents is easy to […]

Simple Centerpiece for the Spring Table

Spring Table This may be the very simplest way to create a beautiful centerpiece for any table, counter or entryway.  I almost can’t believe how pretty this turns out every time.  As long as you select healthy plants, the end result will always turn out simply gorgeous and effortless.  Simple proof that table setting is […]

In the Garden | March

It’s been a while since I’ve done a garden post.  Last summer wasn’t our best in the vegetable and herb garden and this winter we had an early freeze and practically no rain so needless to say, things around the garden are a bit different than years past.  My favorite white camellias are bursting and […]

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More Succulents + a Crush

I keep thinking I want to write a post on confessions of a blogger.  I have accumulated quite a few actually. Today’s is a crush.  A really BIG crush.  A girl crush.  It’s borderline stalking.  And the unknowing victim is Emily Henderson.  I love her interior design style.  It makes me so happy.  Equal parts […]

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It’s Pickling Time Again!

The garden is thriving and the green beans are ready!  It’s time again for some pickling.  These spicy pickled green beans may have been my favorite thing from last summer’s garden.  I love adding these to charcuterie plates, bloody marys, or right out of the jar.  The recipe is easy follow and couldn’t be simpler.  Try […]