Spring….UGH
Every winter the cabin fever comes quicker, the tedious 8-5 runs longer, and the snow gets colder in anticipation of spring. It’s the awakening of a new year. The scent of a new era. Spring is my...
View ArticleArmeria…from the bloom to the grass tuff
The Armeria packed a hellova punch this year. just setting buds in full flower power glory This year the flowers lasted at least a month! Couldn’t believe it! There are a couple different varieties...
View ArticleWas this suppose to happen?
Last year I planted a European Cranberrybush Viburnum grafted tree. It’s suppose to bloom in the spring…which it did….and then follow up with some nice red fall color. However, I saw something...
View ArticleHydrangea Bonanza
I’m fairly certain heaven is laced with hydrangeas–at least that’s what my heaven will look like. Want a peek? I cannot wait until these Limelight Hydrangeas fill in! Their blooms are magnificent and...
View ArticleGet an Extra BOOST with Burpee
Everyone knows vegetables are good for you. Just how good? I can’t answer that, but Burpee can with their BOOST collection showcasing six exclusive, delicious and nutritious vegetables. It’s hard...
View ArticleFresh Ideas for Container Gardening—with me!
Last spring I was fortunate enough to film 10 container gardening courses for a venture between Better Homes and Gardens and Craftsy. Here’s a preview of the courses…including snapshots of wild...
View ArticlePlant Geeking: New Hydrangeas
If you don’t know, you soon will. I am obsessed with hydrangeas. Obsessed. Here are a few, new hydrangeas I’m hoping to get in my garden this spring. Paraplu hydrangea from Spring Meadows Nursery What...
View ArticleIf I Lived on an Acreage…I’d Plant Sporadic Groupings of Spring-Blooming Bulbs
via Spring-blooming bulbs are perfect for planting with your lawn. Enjoy their flower in the spring, mow them down to grass-level when they’re done! It’s sooo easy! I love how they’ve planted sporadic...
View ArticleTaking Off the Kid-Gloves to Garden with My Kidlet
Every day in the garden with my little man is like a new adventure. What flower will he bend to smell today? How much dirt will he swallow today? Which flower will be pick for me today? Which flowers...
View ArticleFresh-from-the-Garden Bouquet
My favorite part of the season has begun! I’ve planted various plants over the years hoping to have fresh flower bouquets throughout the whole season. Today I picked my first arrangement from two...
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