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 →
Herbs are not just about flavoring your food. You can grow wonderful herbs to use as foliage and flowers in your seasonal bouquets. When the herbs are in bloom, they also attract pollinators to your garden. Consider adding these flowering herbs to grow an attractive and fragrant garden. Why Grow Herbs… There are many reasons to grow herbs in your garden. Consider these benefits. Enhance the Flavor of Foods WhatRead More →
It’s garden season. Yay! The garden is such a wonderful place to spend your time. But what if you could extend the garden to other areas of your life? It is possible. Surround yourself with the garden, both inside and out of your home. Here’s how to cultivate a garden inspired life that will have you jumping for joy every single day. Why Cultivate a Garden Inspired Life… The GardenRead More →
Growing perennials is one of the easiest ways to keep the flowers coming all season long. Once planted, they continue to provide blooms year-after-year. It’s so rewarding to plant once and get an annual supply of beautiful blooms. While the reward for growing perennials is regular blooms without having to replant, there’s still work associated with those plants. One of those important jobs is getting your perennials ready for theRead More →
As a new gardener, I didn’t really understand why my garden beds needed some early spring attention. I thought all I needed to do was to dig a hole and stick the plant in the ground. But then I couldn’t figure out why my tomatoes, zinnias, and basil didn’t do very well. Today, as a seasoned gardener, I now understand why my plants failed. The soil needed some care toRead More →
What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into a room? For me, it’s flowers. If there’s a bouquet or a flowering plant in there, that’s where my eyes are drawn. There’s something so magical about flowers. No matter what the season, you can never have enough! And if you can gather the bouquets from your garden even better. But how can you keep flowers coming all year long?Read More →
As I look out my window, the day is dull and gray. The holidays are behind us. So are all the festive decorations we enjoyed early in the season. Now, each winter day is the same. Cold and frosty with a hint of fog. Occasionally, we’ll have a sunny day interspersed with the gray. That helps to break up the monotony, but it doesn’t last long. Maybe you’re in aRead More →