Common Weeds can quickly take over our garden beds.

    In: Garden, Garden Basics

    Spring is finally here, and the growing season is upon us. Yay!! Tulips, daffodils, and lilacs are blooming. Birds are building their nests and laying eggs. Everything is fresh and new. But as you walk around your garden exploring all these wonderful changes, you might notice something else that’s new. Little seedlings popping up everywhere. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they were early spring flowers like poppies, snapdragons, or foxgloves?Read More →

    The new garden season is here. Grab your boots and a bouquet of spring branches.

    In: Garden, Garden Basics

    When your kids start a new school year, you buy them a backpack and school supplies. When you start a new job, you might buy new clothes and get your hair cut. If you’re moving to a new home, you have a lot of packing and planning to do beforehand. These activities all come with things we need to do as we get ready for the transition. Moving into aRead More →

    Bring joy back into your garden this year.

    In: Garden, Garden Basics, Inspiration

    The winter months are such a lovely time to plan and organize your garden for the year. As gardeners, this slow time gives us the opportunity to review last year’s garden, to plan for upcoming projects, and to decide what flowers, herbs, and vegetables we’ll grow this year. One thing that often gets overlooked when planning is the overwhelm that comes in the middle of the growing season. We getRead More →

    Winter is the best time to plan your garden.

    In: Garden, Garden Basics

    I love planning… my goals, menus, daily activities, projects, and so much more. But my favorite thing to plan each year is my garden. I do this long before the first crocus or daffodil pokes its head out of the ground. Winter is the perfect time to think about your garden for the upcoming gardening season. How about you? Do you enjoy planning your garden for the year? Planning involvesRead More →

    Decorate with plaids in your tabletop displays.

    In: Garden, Garden Shed and Decor, Seasonal Crafts

    Each holiday season, I change the decor for my home and porch. Most years I choose a simple theme that uses what I already have. Because who has the time or money to go out and purchase all the latest trends? This year I was craving the warmth and coziness of plaid. When I decorate, I blend regular items with my Christmas decor to keep things festive and fun. ToRead More →

    Simple sage wreath on display.

    In: Garden, Garden Shed and Decor, Herbs and Vegetables

    What’s the first thing you notice about a person’s front door or porch? For me, it’s the wreath. If there isn’t a wreath, the porch looks like it’s missing something. A wreath is like the cherry on top of a sundae. It adds sparkle to the door and porch. While I have a stash of pre-made wreaths that I use throughout the year, I like to make seasonal wreaths asRead More →

    Create one-of-a-kind gifts from your garden this year.

    In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Crafts

    While the garden is slowly winding down from the growing season, there’s still an opportunity to gather in items you can use to make holiday gifts. Now is the perfect time to assess what you have and come up with some creative gift ideas for your family and friends. I know. Who wants to be thinking about the holidays now? We’re just moving into fall, and we still have pumpkins,Read More →

    Add charm to your garden with a welcome sign.

    In: Garden, Garden Shed and Decor

    Recently, a friend invited me over for a walk through her garden. As we meandered, all I could think about was that I never wanted to leave. Have you ever walked into someone’s garden and felt like you were in a magical place? Everywhere you look, there’s something beautiful and inspirational. You could spend hours in that garden trying to discover all the hidden gems. There are many things thatRead More →

    Plant poppies now to enjoy next spring.

    In: Flowers, Garden

    Have you noticed everyone talking about their fall gardens? We’re still in the thick of this year’s garden, and gardeners are already thinking ahead to the next season. For years I ignored planting in the fall. August and September are busy months in the garden. Most of the produce is ready for harvest. Herbs need to be picked and processed. And I’m making as many bouquets as I can. SoRead More →

    Enjoy your summer vacation with confidence when you prepare your garden.

    In: Garden, Garden Basics

    On the horizon, there was a massive splash as the whale breached the bay. What a magnificent sight! This was one of the amazing things we saw on our summer vacation. My husband and I seldom go on vacation during the summer months because there’s so much to do during the garden season. But this year, we joined our children and grandchildren on a cruise to Alaska. There were manyRead More →