Leaf Mold

Leaf Mold

While leaf mold sounds disgusting, it is awesome for your garden!  It is a very beneficial way of mulching your raised beds. Here are my tips for preparing your raised beds for the fall and the benefits of using leaves which become leaf mold: Tips: 1) If your soil is too compacted, then use a […]

Chipper Shredder

Chipper Shredder

In the fall, we just seem to be overloaded with a lot of plants that we are pulling or trimming back.  We finally purchased a chipper shredder – I love it! Items to Shred: Dry garden waste – don’t want it damp as it may clog the chipper/shredder. Branches, twigs and stems. Leaves and other […]

Cocktails from North Carolina Bars

Groggy Coconut Strawberry and Wrecked Pirate

We found another dog friendly place in North Carolina called The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub in Avon, NC. Hoover liked the outdoor patio, but it was super hot that day so we didn’t last too long for lunch. Groggy Coconut Strawberry Daiquiri Ingredients: Pina Colada Strawberry Daiquiri Wrecked Pirate Ingredients: Captain Morgan Meyers Pineapple […]