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Backyard Bliss

 Ashley Craft ― http://backyard-bliss.blogspot.com

Backyard Bliss documents my adventures in acquiring a green thumb, learning to grow all things organic, creating an "edible backyard" and a garden retreat! I hope you will be inspired to grow something!

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Listed: Apr 13, 2011

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A simple holiday front porch

A simple holiday front porch

Backyard Bliss ― Well, hello there! ∙ Today I finally wanted to spread some holiday cheer with some holiday front porch photos! ∙ I am pretty excited about the front porch this year... mostly because I (mainly) used what I already had on hand. ...

Tags: Front Porch, Homemade, DIY, Simple, Holiday, Christmas

Ashley Craft ― 23 weeks ago

Engagement Photos! Lake Arrowhead, CA

Engagement Photos! Lake Arrowhead, CA

Backyard Bliss ― Well, hello there! And happy Saturday! I hope you had a great week. :) ∙ Today I thought I'd post a few engagement photos from our photo day in Lake Arrowhead, CA... it was absolutely breathtaking, and it will be the location of our wedding ...

Tags: San Bernadino, Pine, Los Angeles, Lake, California, Wedding

Ashley Craft ― 33 weeks ago

Summer in the Backyard! Engaged!

Summer in the Backyard! Engaged!

Backyard Bliss ― Well, hello there garden lovers! ∙ Today I wanted to share with you a few peaks into my summer garden! ∙ It's been quite a busy + exciting summer (my significant other of 5+ years proposed!)... and even though I haven't been updating...

Tags: Lemon Queen, Sunflower, Basil, Wine, Organic, Backyard

Ashley Craft ― 37 weeks ago

Sweet Summer Basil Lemonade!

Sweet Summer Basil Lemonade!

Backyard Bliss ― Greetings garden lovers! ∙ Today I wanted to share my new favorite summer lemonade recipe with you! It uses stevia instead of sugar, and basil from the backyard garden! ∙ Just for fun, I served them in tiny mason jars... I figure ...

Tags: Lemonade, Basil, Bliss, Lemon, Recipe, Palmdale

Ashley Craft ― 46 weeks ago

How to get birds in a bird bath?

How to get birds in a bird bath?

Backyard Bliss ― Greetings garden lovers! ∙ Today I have a question for you all.... does anyone know how to entice birds to enjoy a bird bath? I was so excited to find this lovely bird bath a few weeks ago. However, I have yet to see a single bird use it!...

Tags: Birds, Nature, Backyard, How To Get Birds To Use A Bird Bath, Bird Watching, Gardening

Ashley Craft ― 50 weeks ago

High Desert Backyard in May!

High Desert Backyard in May!

Backyard Bliss ― Greetings garden lovers! ∙ Today I wanted to (finally) get around to posting what has been growing in this Palmdale, CA backyard! ∙ Keep in mind that Palmdale is in the high desert... so if things can grow here, I am betting you can...

Tags: Peppers, California, Basil, Rose, May, Geranium

Ashley Craft ― 50 weeks ago

The outdoor-loving house cat

The outdoor-loving house cat

Backyard Bliss ― Does anyone else have (indoor) cats who beg to be outside? ∙ Merlin adores the backyard. Whenever he senses we are about to put him back in the house, he rolls over and attempts to persuade us with his cuteness to stay outside a little...

Tags: Patio, Cat, Backyard, Cute, House Cat, Pets

Ashley Craft ― 12 May, 12

Lovely spring: oh, to be a cat!

Lovely spring: oh, to be a cat!

Backyard Bliss ― Well, hello there! ∙ I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend! The weather in Palmdale, California was sunny and beautiful... and it was so nice to soak up the spring sun in the backyard! ∙ Anyways, I just wanted to share some cat...

Tags: Backyard, Cats, Cute, Garden, Spring, Relax

Ashley Craft ― 9 Apr, 12

Pinterest Sassafras Tea!

Pinterest Sassafras Tea!

Backyard Bliss ― Well, hello garden lovers! ∙ I hope you are having a great February and an amazing beginning to the new year! ∙ It's been a while since I've posted on this blog... but, I am still gardening! And... dreaming of gardening via ...

Tags: Tea, Backyard, Sassafras, Pinterest, Gardening, Garden

Ashley Craft ― 5 Feb, 12

Wordless Wednesday! Fall

Wordless Wednesday! Fall

Backyard Bliss

Tags: Fall, Clouds, Backyard, Autumn, Pumpkin, Gourd

Ashley Craft ― 5 Oct, 11

Garden Tomatoes Galore!

Garden Tomatoes Galore!

Backyard Bliss ― Greetings garden lovers! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Hopefully you have lots of delicious garden gems to enjoy! ♥ ∙ Back in April, we picked up a few tomato seedlings at a Tomatomania sale at Descanso Gardens: ∙...

Tags: Backyard, Cherokee Purple. Mario's Roma, Desert, Sungold, Seedlings, Garden

Ashley Craft ― 24 Jul, 11

Bright Summer Zinnias!

Bright Summer Zinnias!

Backyard Bliss ― Greetings! ∙ I apologize for not posting a garden update in a while. In addition to starting my health coaching business & staying on top of my coursework for Integrative Nutrition, I also just got a full-time job for 6 weeks! ∙ ...

Ashley Craft ― 11 Jul, 11

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