The date on the calendar says there are a few weeks until it’s officially spring. I don’t care. I am done with winter… finished with the creamy whites and soothing background. Finished with being inside and longing to be in the garden. And I’m finished shivering when I head outdoors. It’s time for spring! Time to clean up all the garden beds and put my garden plans into action forRead More →
I walked out into the garden and was shocked to see branches of my beautiful apricot tree all over the ground. My husband was hard at work cutting more. That was in my early years of gardening when I didn’t fully understand the value of giving your trees and shrubs little haircuts. Late in the winter season is when you’ll want to prune your shrubs and trees. This is vitalRead More →
The holidays are behind us. The busyness and chaos of the season has slowed down. And now you have some free time. It’s too cold to be out in the garden for very long. So spend some of your downtime crafting a cozy sweater garland. All you need for this craft are a few cast-off sweaters and some twine. I have a confession to make. I’m a sucker for oldRead More →
The cold, gray days of winter are upon us. We often have the tendency to stay cocooned in our cozy warm houses when the weather turns cold. But there are simple activities that you should do in your garden this winter to help prepare for spring. Some of these activities will need to be done outdoors but a few of them can be enjoyed in front of your fire. BeginRead More →
Every year as we count down to the new year I like to take time to think about the past year. As I sit in front of my fire and finally enjoy some downtime, I’m reflecting on last year’s garden. And I’m thinking about the garden year to come. You should spend some time thinking about your new year in the garden as well. This past year was a busyRead More →
Each year, as the garden season winds down, it’s a good idea to assess how your garden grew. Hopefully, everything you planted was amazing but things don’t always turn out the way you hoped. Sometimes flowers do not grow and thrive. And sometimes you’ll struggle with diseases and pests. And of course, you might over-plant and regret the excessive amount of growth. The best gardeners will learn from each mistakeRead More →
The gardening season has wound down and your garden shed is sitting empty and alone. It’s the perfect place to work on Christmas projects for the holidays. With just a little bit of rearranging you can turn your garden shed into Santa’s Workshop. There are a variety of things you can do in your garden shed if you have some workspace. All you need is a clear surface on aRead More →
It’s getting to be that time of year again. You know where you have to scour the Internet, rack your brain, and walk the isles of Target trying to get inspiration for gifts. Each year seems to get harder to find those “perfect” gifts. Try something a little different this year. Gifts you can give from your garden can be a great place to start. When you come up withRead More →
As we move into the holiday season it’s time to think about gathering around your table. Spending time with friends and family brings us so much joy. And when you’re with the ones you love, that’s all that really matters. However, it’s nice to set your table with pretty decorations to make your meals and family feel special. Finding just the right centerpiece can feel overwhelming with everything that goesRead More →
This time of year, hydrangea flowers are abundant in my garden. It was not always this way. My husband had some sort of bias against them. He would refer to the hydrangeas as a funeral flower. Whenever I suggested we plant one, he was firmly against it. But one day, I found a white hydrangea on the clearance table and couldn’t resist it. I planted it in an out-of-the-way areaRead More →