After years of teaching, I’ve traded classroom walls for open skies. At Life Over Here, I blend my nurturing spirit with my love for gardening and cooking. Now embracing life as a graphic designer and photographer, I cherish moments with my kids, savor delicious food, and can’t resist a good cup of coffee. My grandbabies lovingly call me Honey, inspiring my fascination with honeybees. Join me on this journey from the garden to the kitchen, capturing life’s beauty along the way.
Join My Team!Want to drastically cut your grocery bills and enjoy fresh homegrown produce all year? This guide covers the top 5 vegetable crops for self-sufficiency, including nutrient superstars like potatoes, tomatoes, beans, winter squash and leafy greens. Learn productive varieties and pro tips for abundant harvests.
Fido’s latest snacking habit has left your yard looking like a war zone. Scattered mulch, holes everywhere – it’s enough to drive any pet parent crazy! But don’t worry, we’ve got the ultimate guide to stop your furry friend from munching on that mulch for good.
A Poinsettia As A Houseplant? Poinsettias are popular holiday plants that are often given as gifts. While they are typically only kept for a few weeks, it is possible to keep them as houseplants if proper care is taken.
Looking for tasty main dish Instant Pot recipes for easy dinners? This creamy Instant Pot chicken risotto recipe will hit the spot!
Looking to extend your vegetable growing season? If you live in an area with distinct seasons, there are natural limitations to when you can grow …
This lovely side dish features oven-roasted fresh carrots tossed in olive oil, honey, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. This roasted curried carrots recipe produces a lovely side dish that’s sweet with a little spicy kick. Ready to eat in about 40 minutes!
Reflections of 2020 and the cotton fields of Arkansas.
Have you ever stopped to think about your vegetable gardening goals? If you’re like many gardeners, you may find your …
The sweet and savory flavors of this pork tenderloin recipe take this inexpensive cut of meat up to the next level.
This tasty black bean and sweet potato soup recipe is hearty and easy to make! Perfect for chilly nights!
Fresh culinary herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy fresh herb flavor all year long and you don’t need a ton of space to do it.
This delightful cranberry spritzer recipe is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Here, the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon is complemented by the unexpected addition of cumin. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!
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SHOP NOWWant to drastically cut your grocery bills and enjoy fresh homegrown produce all year? This guide covers the top 5 vegetable crops for self-sufficiency, including nutrient superstars like potatoes, tomatoes, beans, winter squash and leafy greens. Learn productive varieties and pro tips for abundant harvests.
A Poinsettia As A Houseplant? Poinsettias are popular holiday plants that are often given as gifts. While they are typically only kept for a few weeks, it is possible to keep them as houseplants if proper care is taken.
Looking to extend your vegetable growing season? If you live in an area with distinct seasons, there are natural limitations to when you can grow …
Looking for tasty main dish Instant Pot recipes for easy dinners? This creamy Instant Pot chicken risotto recipe will hit the spot!
This lovely side dish features oven-roasted fresh carrots tossed in olive oil, honey, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. This roasted curried carrots recipe produces a lovely side dish that’s sweet with a little spicy kick. Ready to eat in about 40 minutes!
The sweet and savory flavors of this pork tenderloin recipe take this inexpensive cut of meat up to the next level.
Looking for tasty main dish Instant Pot recipes for easy dinners? This creamy Instant Pot chicken risotto recipe will hit the spot!
This lovely side dish features oven-roasted fresh carrots tossed in olive oil, honey, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. This roasted curried carrots recipe produces a lovely side dish that’s sweet with a little spicy kick. Ready to eat in about 40 minutes!
The sweet and savory flavors of this pork tenderloin recipe take this inexpensive cut of meat up to the next level.
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