It is finally here..... I'm so excited to wish you all a very happy and productive summer solstices 2016! In today's Creative Living and Growing with Bren Newsletter I've got summer beverage recipes that will keep you cool along with information on how to connect with other gardeners to grow success. Be sure to connect with me at the bottom of this newsletter via social media.

This Week In Photos

This past weekend my family and I had a blast with the warmer summer temperatures arriving and time to kick back and enjoy the outdoors. We are having fun beating the heat with yummy ice cream float recipes and celebrating#IceCreamSodaDay . Let me know you enjoyed these recipes by clicking over to each and sharing on social media!

Don't miss all the fun tonight as many of the gardeners who are active on social media connect on Twitter to share their experience from the gardens around the world. Find out more about tonight's Summer Celebration on #gardenchat Twitter by clicking the link below.

Request a topic for #gardenchat Monday events. Click on the link below to submit your ideas and suggestions so we can all grow better together.

Check out this live stream I shared earlier from one of my favorite places to grow at home - on the deck. In this live stream I shared edibles like tomatoes, peppers and basil growing in containers. Check out the tips and comments folks made along with information about the Fiskars Giveaway going on June 20 - 26, 2016. Information Here

Have you check out the #gardenchat Community Page yet? We are growing and we'd love to connect with you. Stop over and share what zone you garden in and participate in the latest gardening poll.

Until next weeks newsletter I hope you are able to get out in the garden and enjoy Summer 2016,