It’s the height of summer and the cutting garden is blooming like crazy. You go to grab a vase for your latest bouquet and you can’t find any empty containers. You’ve already filled them or given them away to your neighbors. Short of running to the store to buy a new vase, what can you do? Fortunately, there are lots of possibilities for vases when creating a summer bouquet. LookRead More →
As I walk through my garden, I’m amazed at all the flying creatures moving about. Birds, bees, butterflies, and moths make their way to the flowers and plants growing around the garden. The garden is like a giant smorgasbord for these creatures. Growing a diverse garden of plants provides a lovely display for you, but a feast for these wonderful pollinators. As many of us know, pollination is vital toRead More →
For years I walked away from the section in the garden center where they were selling dahlia tubers. Yes, the flowers looked pretty. The colors were varied and the tubers seemed easy to plant. But, I shied away from having to dig the tubers up each fall if I wanted to continue to grow the flowers. It seemed like so much work. I didn’t have any place to store themRead More →
If you were going to your day job, would you wear slippers or a pair of flip-flops? Of course not. Those sandals would be fine if you’re going out to dinner. Or if you’re spending the day indoors at home, your slippers are perfectly okay. But you would need a different type of shoe for your day job. It’s the same when you’re heading out to the garden. You needRead More →
Pull up a chair and sit awhile in your garden. You have a wonderful outdoor space that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Now it’s time to enjoy your garden and create a cozy garden retreat. Spring is time to get your flowers and veggies planted, to clean up the winter mess, and to repair winter damage. Summer is all about weeding, maintaining, and harvesting. And autumn is the time toRead More →
I have seeds on my mind. I’ve been spending time pouring through seed catalogs and making purchases. And I’ve been sorting and organizing my seeds. As I’m cleaning up, I can’t part with the empty seed packets from last year. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a stash of empty seed packets. I like to use them to make fun and inexpensive craft projects. And what better way to spend aRead More →
Snow is falling. The wind is blowing outside. And the temperature is cold enough to freeze the water in your dog’s bowl. It’s too miserable to be outside. Now is the perfect time to curl up with an inspiring book. A great garden book can inspire you in so many ways. It can help you get started learning a new skill. Or motivate you to add in new garden features.Read More →
Here’s an organizational task that’s worth the time and effort to complete for your garden. As we move towards spring, you’ll want to organize your seeds. In the spring, you’re so ready to get started planting. So you purchase your seeds and begin the year’s garden. But maybe you didn’t need a whole packet of zucchini seeds, and so you toss the extras into a pile. And you overbuy seedRead More →
It’s a New Year and hopefully a better year for all of us. Starting with a clean slate and fresh ideas can help us feel more in control of our homes and gardens. Get started with 4 simple steps for your best garden ever. One of my biggest struggles is how to keep my home and garden organized. Maybe this is an area you struggle with as well. For manyRead More →
This year I used what I already had for holiday decorating. Rather than spending lots of money on new decorations, I dug through my stash to see what I could incorporate into my decor for the holidays. And I realized I’ve never used vintage silver in my Christmas decor. Let me show you how easy it is to decorate with vintage silver. I like to collect a variety of vintageRead More →