Deborah

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications. She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening. Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home." Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run. Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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How to Improve the Quality of Your Garden Soil

Gardening Deborah - 08/28/2018

Soil is the foundation of any growth but not all gardens come with the best soil to begin with. Sandy soil or poor quality builders soil is the most common type of bad soil.

Sellers Are Doing It for Themselves

Real Estate Deborah - 08/28/2018

When we put our houses on the market, a lot of us take a passive role. Selling and moving are stressful enough, without shouldering more responsibility.

Meet Our Team Mondays: Caroline Kahingo

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/27/2018

This week, I'd love for you to meet our regular contributor Caroline Kahingo on a more personal level. Caroline is a super-intelligent woman who has her act together. I have come to rely on Caroline when I need a post that's well-researched and detailed.

What Your Garden Patio Is Missing

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/26/2018

Don’t look back now, soon the summer will be over. The days of high sunshine and long hot nights are going to fizzle out soon. We love to play outside, sit and talk in the outdoor furniture while we watch our kids play in the garden.

Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables 3 Crops for Beginner Gardeners

Gardening Deborah - 08/24/2018

When it comes to acquiring high-quality fruit and vegetables for our meals, we tend to head straight to the supermarket, where we can pick up whatever we need from the shelves.