Who uses them anymore? Visit any thrift store, and you’ll likely find a stack of heavy, glass serving platters. Younger generations don’t typically entertain this way, so Mom or grandma’s decorative glass platters end up at the 2nd hand store. But they don’t have to stay there! I recently discovered the perfect way to re-purpose… Continue reading Re-purpose a glass platter into a jazzy side table
Imaginative sculptures make Palmer garden a happy place
Carmen turns rusty old farm equipment she finds in her family’s hay fields into whimsical sculpture. Come tour this must-see garden and pick up some tips and ideas along the way.
How to Add a Leaf to Your Dish Flower
“That’s different, I love the leaf!” and, “You never see them with a leaf.” That’s how my customers react every time I make a dish flower with a leaf. It just adds to the whimsey of the piece and makes my artwork stand out. Sometimes, people who have never seen dish flowers before wonder what… Continue reading How to Add a Leaf to Your Dish Flower
Compost revives old soil in flower pots, naturally
For beautiful flowers, this money-saving tip will breathe new life into last year’s hanging basket. It’s no secret that compost revives old soil and provides healthy nutrients that feed your plants naturally. Most of us plant our flowers in containers or baskets that have had the same potting soil for years. If you’ve used the… Continue reading Compost revives old soil in flower pots, naturally
Personalize your outdoor spaces with a garden theme
Garden Theme What comes to your mind when you look at the photo above? Imagine coming to this house for a friend’s baby shower. The roses are neatly trimmed and you can smell their fragrance as you approach the front porch. The crisp white wishing well looks so charming in this little nook. When the… Continue reading Personalize your outdoor spaces with a garden theme
Small hoop house makes backyard gardening affordable
Hoop House Makes Backyard Gardening Affordable If you’ve been looking for an affordable greenhouse set-up, the hoop house may be just what you need. A hoop house gets its name from the rounded “hoop” frame, which is then covered with plastic sheeting to let light through and retain heat. There are many factors that make… Continue reading Small hoop house makes backyard gardening affordable
DIY decorative flower pot with natural stone
Decorative Flower Pot Get a custom look by decorating your own flower pots and planters. I like to pick up old pots at garage sales or thrift stores and transform them into beautiful homes for my plants. I’ve also recycled those black plastic pots from the greenhouse. It’s a freebie, right? So why throw it… Continue reading DIY decorative flower pot with natural stone
Why did my perennial die?
Why Does a Perennial Die? Perennials re-emerging after a long dark winter bring a sense of joy to the gardener. Spring-flowering varieties give us our first bright colors of the season. Which is why it’s so disappointing when you discover that one or more just didn’t make it. Such is the learning curve with perennials.… Continue reading Why did my perennial die?
How to Care for Perennials in early Spring
Care for Perennials in early Spring Ugh! There’s nothing pretty about a garden in early Spring. Everything is covered with last Fall’s leaves. My beds are brown and the soil is cold and wet. But there’s a lot happening beneath the surface that your eyes do not see! If you’re new to perennials–maybe you planted… Continue reading How to Care for Perennials in early Spring
Perennials for zone 3 that are incredibly easy to grow
Perennials for Zone 3 If you’re new to perennials, start with the ones you’ll have the most success growing. If you live in a cold, winter climate (Zone 3), these are among the hardiest plants that you can depend on to come back year after year. That’s why they’re so popular! Be assured that each… Continue reading Perennials for zone 3 that are incredibly easy to grow