Garden Tours · In the Garden

Clever use of Driftwood makes a Happy Garden

Garden Tour Series What do you see in a piece of driftwood? To the average eye, this might be like looking at ink spots, or cloud formations. But to Walt Erickson, it seemed quite human. Adding driftwood that had the right shape and length for arms and legs, Walt’s “Woody and Wilma” fish every summer… Continue reading Clever use of Driftwood makes a Happy Garden

Gardening Tips · In the Garden · Perennials

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

Free Tutorials · Garden Art

How to Make Pretty Bird Feeders from Tea Cups

“Come feed the little birds, show them you care. And you’ll be glad if you do. Their young ones are hungry, their nests are so bare. All it takes is tuppence from you.” from Mary Poppins, words by R. & R. Sherman Your love for birds and love for the whimsical come together with these… Continue reading How to Make Pretty Bird Feeders from Tea Cups