First Year Gardening: Lessons Learned

by Laura Owens March 20, 2013 4 comments

5 Tips for First Year Gardens Last spring my husband and I decided we wanted to setup a raised bed garden. We researched online different types of raised bed gardens and then built one. I was so excited that once my little plants grew I wouldn't have to pay for vegetables for at least four months or so! There's something so natural and basic about growing your own food. For me, it feels right and brings me closer to the earth. We did have successes and failures in our first year of gardening and having lettuce that was super-fresh for.. Read More »

Friday Pinterest Round Up!

by Laura Owens March 15, 2013 0 comments

  TGIF! Maggie Bags loves Pinterest and each Friday we bring you the coolest pins we saw for the week.  Raised Bed Gardening - A new look to the traditional raised bed garden using large wash tubs and flower planters. The stone path gives access to all your fruits and veggies. Upcycled Wind Chimes - This pin comes from one of Maggie Bags guest bloggers, Eco Crazy Mom. A great craft for kids that she details here. The Basics of Herbs - A terrific illustration of which herbs to use and how to use them. Click on the image below.. Read More »

Friday Pinterest Round Up!

by Laura Owens March 08, 2013 0 comments

  TGIF! Each week we give you the scoop on the coolest stuff we saw on Pinterest! Make Your Own Foam Soap -  For just $4 a year, you can make your own foaming hand soap! If you click through the pin you'll see step-by-step instructions. What a cost-saver! I will definitely be trying this one. Desktop Cat Seat - Leave it to Brookstone to come up with this. If you have a cat then you know he/she wants to get right up in whatever it is you are doing. My cat actually does this so maybe I need to.. Read More »

Help Us Plant 10,000 Square Feet of Wildflowers

by Laura Owens March 07, 2013 0 comments

The Maggie Bags team is continually looking for creative ways to do our part for the environment. We realized we were getting near a big milestone - 10,000 likes on our Facebook page. To celebrate this exciting achievement, we wanted to find a creative way to improve our surroundings without being wasteful. What about planting 10,000 square feet of wildflowers? We know that we have the most enthusiastic fans in the world, so help us meet this goal! Copy and paste the below as your Facebook status to spread the word on Facebook! Help Maggie Bags get to 10,000 likes.. Read More »

Year-Round Gardening

by Margaret ~ Blue Frog Creations February 25, 2013 0 comments

  I’ve always thought of gardening as a seasonal activity. Plant in spring, harvest summer into fall, let the ground rest in winter. But this year my husband Bob has proven that year-round gardening is possible. Are you ready to make this the year you have veggies to harvest every day? I will confess that I’m not the green thumb of our family--Bob is. He orchestrates; I assist. We’re by no means master gardeners, and yet our small garden produces HUGE amounts of food.  If you’re just getting started, check out this post from my friend and fellow blogger Gabrielle... Read More »

Barrels of Fun!

by - Konane July 18, 2012 0 comments

Creative Garden Watering Rain Barrels are a great way to go even more green with your garden. I love them and think everyone with a garden should have one. They capture rain fall and allow you to water your plants as needed without costing you a penny. I know my plants look happier and grow more after the rain vs. when I water them with tap water from a hose. That being said rain barrels are easy to make or purchase and fun to decorate with your family, and add a special personalized touch to your home and garden. To.. Read More »

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