By now your garden is in full swing. Flowers are bursting with blooms. Produce is ripening and the herbs are growing like crazy. This is the garden at its best. But each year I notice something. Once we hit the end of July, we often think we’re done. That all we need to do is harvest and maintain what we have. I don’t know about you, but as I lookRead More →
As we move through spring, it’s time to get out into the garden and prepare our garden beds and growing areas. Do you have what you need to get the work done? Gloves, check. Clippers, check. Rake and hoe, check. With supplies in hand, you head out to the garden. At first, you have everything you need. But then, you can’t find your gloves. And where did you put theRead More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →