It’s the season of wind in eastern Washington. While we get wind most seasons of the year, spring is often the worst. You can recognize the signs of a windy area by looking at the plants. Trees lean in one direction if not supported. Plants take on a beaten look and many plants will flop over. In order to have a beautiful floral show this garden season, something needs toRead More →
Change is inevitable. We often want things to stay the same. But at some point, changes will come. We can accept those changes, even embrace them if possible. Or we can fight against them. As a gardener, you see your garden change from year to year. Plants die, structures deteriorate, and areas can become overgrown. Rather than becoming discouraged, consider how you can make the most of these opportunities forRead More →
While the weather continues to wreak havoc on our outdoor garden, starting seeds indoors can bring a bright spot to our lives. There’s something wonderful about being up close and personal with the growing experience. I began my indoor seed starting journey about three years ago. That was after many years of failed attempts. Once I got serious about growing seeds indoors, I set out to learn as much asRead More →
Winter is a good time to assess your garden and determine what changes you need to make for the new growing season. It’s also a good time to look at the bones of your garden. This can give you insight into any mistakes you’ve made in your garden. You can undo some garden mistakes, while others just have to be worked around. I want to share five of the topRead More →
As gardeners, we often need valuable information about our plants, the weather and pests. Many of us have become reliant on the quick access we have to garden information on the Internet. You can look up any topic you want and get an array of ideas. But what if you didn’t have that information readily available? And can you always trust everything you read on the Internet? Despite the easeRead More →
It’s the cozy season and what could be cozier than a warm, snuggly sweater. After the holidays, it’s nice to layer on the blankets and sweaters in your home to create a sense of warmth. So making a sweater wreath is the perfect way to warm up your home and decor. I already have several sweater wreaths that I’ve made in the past. I haven’t used them in a fewRead More →
Every year, I try to find creative ways to share with the gardeners in my life. But it’s often difficult to know what to give. I love the little kits you can buy to give as gifts, but they’re not very personal. So this year I’m making my own garden gift kits to give to friends and family. So what is a Garden Gift Kit? It’s a combination gift thatRead More →
I’ve had a few craft ideas that I’ve been mulling over for a while. I wasn’t wanting to make a complicated craft, but something simple and easy that I could use to decorate my home and garden. But I couldn’t decide which one to make, so I created all three. Now that the garden has slowed down, I have a little extra time. There are still plenty of fall choresRead More →
Although the calendar says it’s fall and the garden is winding down, I’ve been reluctant to accept that the gardening season will soon end. I’ve been fighting the change of season this year more than ever. My first step in acknowledging the new season is to decorate my shed porch. Since this is where I often start and end my day, this is a good place to begin the seasonalRead More →
The crazy pace of summer in the garden is finally slowing down. The weather has cooled a bit but the mornings and evenings are still enjoyable. Flower beds and containers are overflowing. Vegetables and herbs are abundant. While there’s plenty of harvesting yet to do, there’s more time to relax. So it’s finally time to refresh my outdoor living spaces. For most of the summer, I decorated my porch withRead More →