Here are some great movies and the gear you’ll need to hold a backyard drive-in movie party to celebrate the end of summer with your kids.
Browsing Category Backyard
Yardwork Before Work? Why I Don’t Waste Weekends On My Lawn
I got a richer, greener, healthier lawn by spending a few minutes a week before work. That’s it. No stress, no full day efforts, just some simple yardwork before work.
The 10 Yard Diet
Never mind the 100 mile diet, or eating local. If you really want to get down and be one with the earth, have a 10 yard diet and grow your own, here’s how I do it:
On The Joys Of Backyard Camping
I suck at camping. My kids love it. So I camp for my kids. Our usual routine is a Father’s Day camping trip as it is safely away from the random snow and frost that…
Trying To Grow Grass Anywhere With The #EZSeedChallenge
The latest installment of the #EZSeedChallenge has a chance for you to win a $300 Ikea gift card! Here’s how I said #IGrewIt and how you can too:
How To Get Spring Gardening Ideas From Your Neighbours [+CONTEST]
The best ways to get gardening ideas that work is to wander your neighbourhood and see what houses near you are doing. You’ll be saying #IGrewIt in no time!
I Grew It, I Really Grew It!
My challenge for the summer of 2015 was to learn how to be a gardener. I joined the Scotts Gro Crew, got some expert help and .. I Grew It!
How To Pick Lettuce (And Other Beginner Gardening Lessons)
There is a best way to pick lettuce from your backyard garden to make sure you get it all season. Follow these how to pick lettuce tips and have more salad!
8 Tips For Starting Your First Backyard Vegetable Garden
Here’s 8 simple tips to help you grow the best backyard vegetable garden. From plant selection to watering insight. Let’s grow it!
How To Build A Raised Garden Bed
I’m taking my backyard vegetable garden seriously this year. In order to brag #IGrewIt, I learned how to build a raised garden bed. It was so easy!
The Sound Of Summer In Slow Motion
Sprinklers, ice cream man, lawn mowers. Summer is here and the sound of summer is everywhere. I took some time to enjoy it in slow motion.
A #GardenFail And Trying To Find My Inner Green Thumb
I’m trying to find my inner green thumb this year. Gardening with kids is a great way to get outside, connect with nature, and respect food. Will it be a #gardenfail? I hope not. Here’s how I plan to do it right:
The Family Photos We Take Every Year
Do you have traditional family photos you take each year? We have a number that MUST be always be taken, but my favorite happens in our backyard party pool.
The Truth About Child Labour
You know why people have kids? To have help. Child labour isn’t so terrible.