- 3 min
Drought-Proof Delights: Exploring the Charm and Resilience of Pelargoniums
I’m delighted with this new-to-me plant that I’ve discovered this year. I found it at my locally-owned nursery and I hope they have them...
- 3 min
Planning a Shade Garden: 12 Low Maintenance Plants that are Easy to Find and Stay Looking Good
I’m in “oh wow, it’s really Spring!” garden planning mode. It’s time I get serious and make a plan for all those ideas that have been...
- 2 min
What is a Seed Library and How Does it Work?
Last night at my local public library, I volunteered to help package seeds for their Seed Library. We filled a couple of baskets with...
- 3 min
How to Winter Sow Poppy Seeds (outside in January)
It’s the middle of January and earlier this week I planted poppy seeds - outside - on the ground. Actually, I didn’t really plant them -...
- 2 min
Attracting Bees and Butterflies with the Lovely, Low-maintenance Veronica (Speedwell) Plant
It’s January, and I’m starting to feel the excitement of planning projects and plants for this year’s garden. My approach to gardening is...
- 4 min
5 Reasons to Use Raised Beds in Your Garden (and 5 reasons not to)
I’m going to just state this upfront - I love my raised beds! Okay, now that I’ve said it, I’ll follow that up by saying that I’m going...
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why I Love Using Cedar Mulch (and Why I Don’t Have it Everywhere)
Bare dirt?! Let’s get that covered. My flower gardens and greenhouse floor are covered with cedar mulch and I love it. All garden areas...