Harvesting Cherries by Hand in the Garden

After failing one year ago, this year I got cherries from my cherry tree! I was on top of everything, watching the tree like a hawk until it was ready to pick my sweet, tangy, delicious, cherries. This year, there was an extended frost in the area which was also an added benefit. I watched the flowers constantly this year once they showed in March and April, hoping for no earwigs or other bugs, and I put down my go-to Bonide Spinosad product. Once the green cherries showed and they started to turn red I had my ultra-fine netting to protect them from the birds and the crows who like to visit the garden daily. I fertilized my cherry tree once in April and then the flowers appeared soon after. In the video below, I show you the results of my cherry harvest. You can do it too!



If you are looking for help on how to get your first cherry tree established and ready to begin its growth journey, I followed this video from a fellow YouTuber, on the MIgardener channel,  who explained how to water it when you first plant it and other tips as well.



Amazon products I use for my cherry tree
Bonide Captain Jack's Bug & Slug Killer Granules, Safe for Pets 

Dr. Earth Organic & Natural MINI Natural Wonder Fruit Tree Fertilizer 

Garden Netting, Plant Covers 10x33FT Net Ultra Fine Mesh Protection Netting for Vegetable Plants Fruits Flowers Crops 

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Grilled #Vegan Kabobs with Beyond Meat Brat Sausage

I hope you had a nice, long, Memorial Day weekend. It was a grilling day for me so I prepared some grilled vegan kabobs using Beyond Meat's Brat Sausages. They are just one of my favorites by this brand. I do like the brand's Italian Sausage and their veggie burgers are tasty too. If you are looking for plant-based options for grilling this year, learn more about other products available. Visit the Beyond Meat store on Amazon.

Harvesting and Cooking Cabbage

It's now Spring and Summer is soon approaching. I wanted to make sure that I shared my successful harvest of cabbages this year during the winter season. I used the Burpee Self-Watering System to get some cabbage seeds started and also transplants from the garden center. They both performed very well. Southern California had a lot of rain this year also, so that was an added plus, which the cabbage appeared to enjoy. In the video below I shared my cabbage harvest and a couple of meals I cooked with cabbage too. Enjoy!

Burpee Self-Watering Seed Starter Tray, 72 Cells

Burpee 36 Cell Seed Starting Greenhouse Kit, One Size

Cleaning the Guinea Pigs Cage with Fleece #PetCare

Having guinea pigs as a pet is pretty cool. They are laid back, eat and poop all day, hooray! Seriously, they are a great company and sometimes I just sit and watch them move around their cage, interacting with each other, popcorning when they are really happy. To keep them clean and the room smelling its best, I clean their cage one to two times a week. Many times, it's once a week unless they poop a little too much. In the video below I share some of the items I use daily and they can be found on Amazon or in your local pet store. Charlie, Scooter, and I hope you are doing well.

Guinea Pig Items on Amazon

2 Pcs Guinea Pig Rat Hammock Hamster Hanging Hammock

Higgins 2 Pack Sunburst Gourmet Guinea Pig Food

Kaytee All Natural Timothy Hay for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits & Other Small Animals, 12 Pound

Soft Fleece Pet Dog Blankets for Large Medium Small Dogs Puppies Cats Guinea Pigs. Pack of 3

10 Pieces Guinea Pigs Soft Blankets with Skin Friendly Coral Velvet

Amazon Brand - Mama Bear 99% Water Baby Wipes, Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-Free,72 Count (Pack of 6)

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Installing 3D Wall Panels for Kitchen Backsplash #DIYProject

I am installing Smart Profile 3D wall panels for the kitchen backsplash I purchased on Amazon. I saw them and wanted to see how they looked in person and then I purchased more once I realized that they were going to be just what I was looking for to add some character to the kitchen. They can be easily cut or trimmed with scissors or a razor blade and I applied my panels to the wall using Liquid Nails. I completed this DIY project in one day over the weekend and I love it! It feels like a whole new kitchen. These 3D wall panels can be wiped clean and have a lifted texture to them, so it's not like wallpaper. They recommend using PVC-friendly glue to apply them. Many other customers who purchased them appear to be using the panels as an accent wall, around a fireplace, or to add character to a small guest bathroom, the ideas for this product are endless, but it's only for internal use, not outdoor use. They are available in other colors as well, sold in bundles. Overall, I used 8 panels for my kitchen backsplash and one and a half tubes of Liquid Nails. 

Products I used for this product can be found on Amazon, links below:

Smart Profile 3D Wall Panels for Interior Wall Decor

Caulking Gun

Liquid Nails 2 Pack Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive, Tan

Updating the Kitchen: Painting the Kitchen Walls #DIYProject

I am starting to update the kitchen by painting the kitchen walls. I decided to go with the same color I painted an accent wall in the living room called 'Divine Wine.' I really like the richness of the color and it elevates the room to a more classic look. If you're into gold tones, then this is a great color to use with for an elegant touch. I taped off my areas with blue tape and used Behr paint from my local hardware store. I went with more of a flat paint with no sheen. I used two coats on the walls in the kitchen. In this video, I show the main wall I painted, but I did also paint behind the refrigerator and the stove, but I didn't want to bore you with those other areas...lol. The color turned out great for my kitchen as well and now I am looking forward to updating the backsplash next, stay tuned!

 

Here are some helpful resources for renovating your kitchen or doing kitchen upgrades.

Remodel Your Kitchen Without Going Bonkers or Broke: Have a Stress-Free Renovation and Get the Kitchen of Your Dreams

Affordable Kitchen Upgrades: Transform Your Kitchen On a Small Budget

New Kitchen Idea Book

Kitchen Upgrades