Category Archives: Gardening Tips

Apr7

AUTHORS in BLOOM BLOG HOP

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Mary Laudien

5th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Thursday April 7th – Saturday 16th 2016

10 Days of Giveaways-Gardening Tips-Recipes-and More!

Plus a GRAND PRIZE you’ll be digging to win!

The 5th Annual AUTHORS in BLOOM is finally here! I’m so excited to welcome you to FUN HAPPENS! As you realize, not all authors are particularly great gardeners or cooks, but we do our best to leave you a little something… My recipe is simple and delicious. It’s a raspberry pie that when heated and served with a scoop of ice cream, makes for a yummy ending to a lovely dinner.

FRESH RASPBERRY PIE (from Thrifty’s Fresh Summer Magazine)

Prep Time 20 minutes (You like it already, right?)

Cooking Time: 50-55 … Read the rest

Apr4

5th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Mary Laudien

5th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Thurs., April 7- Sat., April 16th

10 Days of Giveaways- Gardening Tips-Recipes- And MORE!

PLUS a GRAND PRIZE YOU’ll be DIGGING TO WIN!!

This is a reminder that the annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop is scheduled to begin April 7th at 6:00am EST and the tour will continue for 10 days. This gives readers the opportunity to visit 5 or 6 sites per day.

How does it work?

All 57 authors participating will post their giveaway, gardening tip, recipe or both on their website, beginning April 7th and leaving their contest open through the 16th. You will have 10 days to enter each individual author contest and then submit your entry for the grand prize!! To win … Read the rest

Apr30

Literate Fur Kids

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Mary Laudien

Literate Fur Kids

As a novice gardener, I find myself continually dropping by nurseries these days. When I say novice, I mean it. The following 3 photos demonstrate the progression from creating a raised garden bed, putting soil in the bed, planting the veggies and VOILÁ! There are actual little plants germinating in that garden plot! Simply amazing! Are you amazed? Tell me you are!

Can you see those little veggies poking out of the soil…. hmmm …. I KNOW YOU CAN! Anyways, I have digressed. Is it obvious that I’m becoming a proud gardener?

So, as I was saying, I seem to be hanging out at a lot of nurseries these days and … Read the rest

Apr6

Win a KINDLE FIRE OR NOOK- Join the Blog Hop

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Mary Laudien

Win a KINDLE FIRE OR NOOK- Join the Blog Hop

Welcome to my Author Blog Site! I am so pleased to have you participating in the contest and visiting all 79 of our sites between April 7th at 6:00 am EST through to April 16th at midnight EST. You have 10 days to visit each and every site and leave a comment and email address to qualify for the GRAND PRIZE (a Kindle Fire and a $25. eBook gift card) or a SECOND PRIZE (a $25. eBook gift card).

HOW the AUTHORS in BLOOM BLOG HOP WORKS:

You have 10 days to visit each of the author blog sites that are listed and linked at the end of each contest blog sites, for your convenience. When you visit … Read the rest

Apr2

Grand Prize: KINDLE FIRE or NOOK

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Mary Laudien

Grand Prize: KINDLE FIRE or NOOK

Get ready for some fun, tips, and prizes! You’re invited to participate in an Author Blog Hop. The tour begins on April 7th at 6:00 am EST and finishes on the 16th at midnight EST, so mark your calendars!

Readers will have 10 days to enter each author’s individual contest (giveaways) and submit their entry for the GRAND PRIZE (a KINDLE FIRE or NOOK and a 25 dollar gift certificate for eBooks). Visiting 7-8 author sites per day and leaving comments and your email address will enter you in author site give-aways and also provide you with 79 chances to win the Grand Prize and Second Prize (a 25 dollar gift certificate for eBooks). Only those visitors who … Read the rest

Mar24

AUTHORS IN BLOOM BLOG HOP

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Mary Laudien

AUTHORS IN BLOOM BLOG HOP

REMEMBER

The annual Author’s in Bloom Blog Hop is coming soon (April 7-16).

With 80 authors and bloggers participating, you will have the opportunity to visit each site and collect a gardening tip or recipe. As well, by leaving a comment, you are eligible for a site draw at the end of the Blog Hop (I’m not telling what my site prize will be… but you will want to enter the draw; I know you will!). Those that visit each and every stop will be registered for the GRAND PRIZE: an eReader (a Kindle Fire or a Nook – winner’s choice and $25. gift card). A 2nd PRIZE of a $25 … Read the rest

Apr10

Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mary Laudien

Authors in Bloom Blog Hop

Welcome to my Author Blog Site! I am so pleased to have you participating in the contest and visiting all 63 of our sites between April 10th (6:00 am EST) and April 19th (11:59 pm EST).

HOW the AUTHORS in BLOOM BLOG HOP WORKS:

You have 10 days to visit each of the author blog sites that will be listed/linked at the end of each of our contest blogs, for your convenience. When you visit each site, you’ll be able to pick up gardening tips (from the talented green thumbs) and/or recipes (from the foodies). As well, if you leave a comment at each site, you have opportunities to win give-aways and you’ll be entered in the Grand Prize Draw… Read the rest

Apr4

Kindle Fire Prize (Authors in Bloom Blog Hop Contest)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mary Laudien

Kindle Fire Prize (Authors in Bloom Blog Hop Contest)

Are you ready to participate in the Authors in Bloom Blog Hop? Authors (all 65 of us) are getting our gardening tips and/or recipes prepared to post on April 10th by 6am EST. The fun part is planning the prizes. All you have to do is visit each author site, and leave a comment at each blog and, of course, you are always welcome to make a blog subscription to any that you truly enjoy. This will register you for give-aways from individual authors and the chance to win the GRAND PRIZE (after checking out all 65 blogs): a Kindle Fire or Nook and a $25. gift card. The tour lasts 10 days and ends April 19th at … Read the rest