Finding the starting point The bleeding hearts did it! For a woman who couldn’t quite get the look she loved for her garden, the bleeding hearts provided some inspiration. We chatted for quite awhile at a summer craft show where I was selling my garden art. As she paused to look over my selection of… Continue reading How to Get the “Look” You Love for Your Garden
How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
Cute “Tulips” are fun attractions in the garden It’s amazing how many pretty garden projects can be accomplished with a simple wood or metal object and a can of spray paint. When I began looking for little ways to add some character to my garden–things I could do on my own that didn’t cost too… Continue reading How to Make Simple Bundt Pan Flowers
Plant Flowers in a Boot Just for the Fun of It!
A cute display for your front entry way These boots may have been made for walkin’, but planting flowers in a boot is also cheap way to bring some creativity to your front door! With so many styles of boots to choose from, you’re bound to find something that matches your decor or the statement… Continue reading Plant Flowers in a Boot Just for the Fun of It!
Meet Alaska’s Wildflowers in Spring
Come see what’s in bloom around my place Nothing is more welcomed than Alaska’s wildflowers in the Spring. The season got off to a great start by showing up a little early. Here I am raking leaves in March and my mood is nothing short of ecstatic. (SEE short story “When Spring Comes Early”) Then,… Continue reading Meet Alaska’s Wildflowers in Spring
A Cheap and Effective Way to Kill Aphids
Try this chemical free recipe! When was the last time you took a real close look at your houseplants? I mean a real thorough inspection; under the leaves and stems from top to bottom. Spring time is a particularly good time to check them out. Because you want to kill those aphids before they kill… Continue reading A Cheap and Effective Way to Kill Aphids
Keep Moose From Eating Your Trees and Shrubs.
An organic product that will do the job Talk about all the different folk remedies to keep moose from eating your ornamental trees and shrubs! Have you heard the one about hanging Irish Spring soap from your trees? A lot of people were doing it for awhile, but it doesn’t work. Something that sounds a… Continue reading Keep Moose From Eating Your Trees and Shrubs.
Simple Outdoor Seating That’s Big on Hospitality
Save ’em a Seat in the Garden When was the last time you handed a friend a tall glass of ice tea as she plopped down on a comfortable chair in the backyard? The two of you savoring the time to relax on a nice afternoon. When it’s quiet in the neighborhood and all you… Continue reading Simple Outdoor Seating That’s Big on Hospitality
How to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Decor
Garden Decor Series Tips for using art effectively in the yard or garden What do you have in the way of garden decor? If you’ve had it for a few years, do you still like it? Does it create the right “look” you want in the yard or garden? Those are the questions I asked… Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Garden Decor
Garden Sheds Are Chic in the Backyard
Little out-buildings have purpose and charm I have to confess, I have fallen in love with garden sheds. These little out-buildings with their quaint, simple beauty are oh so charming in the landscape. Their presence just seems to “complete” the scene. Maybe that’s why the garden shed is experiencing a bit of a revival. After… Continue reading Garden Sheds Are Chic in the Backyard
How to Harden Off Your Flowers the Easy Way
The practically effortless method you’ll love How do you harden off your flowers? Do you carry them out onto the porch or back deck, only to bring them all back in a few hours later? If you’re like me, your flowers kind of take over the house for a few weeks during this acclimation process.… Continue reading How to Harden Off Your Flowers the Easy Way