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 →
Have you noticed everyone talking about their fall gardens? We’re still in the thick of this year’s garden, and gardeners are already thinking ahead to the next season. For years I ignored planting in the fall. August and September are busy months in the garden. Most of the produce is ready for harvest. Herbs need to be picked and processed. And I’m making as many bouquets as I can. SoRead More →
On the horizon, there was a massive splash as the whale breached the bay. What a magnificent sight! This was one of the amazing things we saw on our summer vacation. My husband and I seldom go on vacation during the summer months because there’s so much to do during the garden season. But this year, we joined our children and grandchildren on a cruise to Alaska. There were manyRead More →
Working outside in the summer sun can make you thirsty. We all look forward to a refreshing drink after weeding, planting, and working our gardens. All those little pollinators flying around in your garden can work up a thirst as well. It’s important to provide a watering station for them to access cool, fresh water. You have several options for providing water to the pollinators in your garden. A birdbathRead More →
Take a stroll around your garden, and what do you see? Is everything looking good or are you feeling a little behind? I’m feeling a lot behind this year. I missed most of the early gardening season in April because my mom had surgery and I needed to travel out of state to help her. Immediately after that, my husband had surgery. So I was gone during the crucial springRead More →