TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
In many areas of the country right now, we are being treated to a spring explosion of wildflowers. From rural meadows to urban roadsides, wildflowers are not only a stunning…
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5 Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is meant to be a retreat. But let’s face it. Since our bedrooms are also meant to be private spaces, we often don’t give them the same…
Read MoreEXOTIC ORCHIDS: A Winter Pick-Me-Up
This time of the year, we all start to get a bit tired of cold weather, whipping winds and knee-deep snow. Even those of us who live in warmer climates…
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Bring Spring Indoors
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to spring. Warm days and sunshine are just around the corner, but for the moment we are still caught up in…
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Visit A Public Garden
Winter is a great time to visit one of your local public gardens—the crowds are thinner and the staff has more time to answer your questions! Botanical gardens, wildflower centers…
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Indoor Winter Plant Care
You’re probably in the same boat that I am—you’ve moved your patio plants inside for the winter to protect them, but now don’t know how to care for them! And…
Read MoreMy Favorite Winter Annuals
Now that November has shown up, even the warmest parts of the country are experiencing colder, crisper weather. In my area, we had record heat this past summer, so I…
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Fall Favorites In The Garden
I love the end of summer — the temperatures start to cool off, you can sleep with the windows open and your mind turns to the holidays and family gatherings. Fall is also the perfect time for adding some rich color and texture into the garden! On your next trip to the nursery, look for saturated color, grassy textures and seasonal interest, and your garden will be decked out for the harvest. Here are some of my fall favorites:
Read MoreEasy Peasy Fall
It is late September and I guess I have to accept that Fall is here… or coming soon. I can feel it in the air but I’m really not ready! So for those of you like me, who need some …. mmm.. encouragement to embrace our ‘inner Fall’..let’s make something!
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Welcome Autumn
Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.
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