Red flower planted in galvanized watering can.

In: Garden, Garden Shed and Decor

Decorating your garden should be more than a chore. Terracotta and outdoor pottery work perfectly fine, but it’s fun to incorporate something unexpected. Using vintage containers in your garden can be just the thing. Over the years, I’ve used a variety of old containers to grow bulbs and flowers. Using vintage containers in your garden is a great way to add some character to your decor. The vintage containers IRead More →

Grape Hyacinth in bloom.

In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Basics, Herbs and Vegetables

I’m a flower girl! What I mean is that I love, love, love flowers. I try to fill my yard and home with flowers. Especially flowers that I can cut to bring inside. And I’m a little old-fashioned. Some of my favorites are old-style flowers like peonies, lilacs, and daffodils. Each year I work to create a vibrant spring garden and you can too. April is the month that we’llRead More →

Galvanized container filled with lettuce.

In: Garden, Garden Basics, Herbs and Vegetables

Ready, Set, Go!  The planting season is on us.  Well, the early planting season is beginning in my part of the world.  It is still way to early to plant things like tomatoes and peppers outside.  However, there are a number of early season crops to plant now. Some plants like the warming days with chilly nights.  We are still dropping into the lower 30’s with frost most nights.  SoRead More →

A wheelbarrow on pathway in the garden.

In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Basics, Herbs and Vegetables

Have you been planning your flower and vegetable garden for the season?  There are still weeks left before the actual growing season begins for many of us.  However, there are plenty of chores that can be done now to begin to get your garden ready for planting.  Gardening really involves so many activities during the year.  Here are some of the things that you might want to do to getRead More →

In: Herbs and Vegetables

Have you been sick this winter?  There is so much going around that it is hard not to be exposed to something.  I have several family members that have had bad colds this year, but I managed to dodge those bullets.  Part of the reason why I don’t get as many illnesses is that I take an active role in trying to stay healthy.  I have created a cold-fighting arsenalRead More →

Lilacs and grass

In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Basics, Herbs and Vegetables

Do you want to have an awesome garden this year?  If your answer is yes than now is the time to start mentally planning for the garden season.  Although it’s too early to be working the soil, it’s not too early to plan.  So if you are relatively new to gardening, how do you go about planning for the gardening season?  You can plan your garden in three easy steps. Read More →

Daffodils in Bloom in the House

In: Flowers, Garden, Garden Basics

I don’t know if I have mentioned this before but I’m a procrastinator with a capital P!!!! How about you?  Do you struggle with this disease too? If you can name it, I have put it off. So today I’m confessing that I still have not planted those paperwhite bulbs I told you about. I’m going to plant them now. I know that they’re ready and willing because they’ve startedRead More →

In: Garden, Garden Basics

What’s a gardener to do when it’s __________________ outside?  You fill in the blank…cold, wet, snowy, icy, windy, dark.  Take your pick of any of these adjectives.  This time of the year it is just too miserable to be outside working in our gardens.  As I sit in my house lamenting the fact that I am not able to get outside, I have been thinking about the indoor gardening activitiesRead More →

Decorating for any Season

In: Garden, Garden Shed and Decor, Seasonal Crafts

The holidays are officially over.  Have you have put away your tree and ornaments yet?  I am a procrastinator about cleaning up because I enjoy the decorations so much.  But it’s time to move on.  As magical as our homes are during the Christmas season, when winter rolls around it is time for more serene atmosphere.  During the winter months I like to keep my decor warm and cozy.  IRead More →

In: Garden, Garden Basics

The weather in the Northwest has suddenly turned cool.  Thoughts of sweaters, blankets and fires are suddenly filling my mind.  I truly love the autumn season and look forward to the crispness in the air and the brightly colored leaves.  As we anticipate this new season we have much to look forward to.  However, before you plop down in front of that fire there are some annual chores that needRead More →