Today’s “Gardening Terms” post is all about cold frame gardening. Do you know what cold frame gardening is, and just what it could do for you? If you live in a colder climate but don’t take advantage of a cold frame, you’re missing out. Even if you think you know cold frame gardening, you’re invited […]
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Garden Art To Warm Your Heart
Landscaping, flowers and trees are all the most important parts of your garden, but garden art is that extra touch that makes the rest of the garden really pop. There’s nothing like relaxing in your garden among the flowers, trees and garden art that warms your heart. Here are some ideas to inspire your garden […]
Tub Tea Recipes From The Garden
Are you ready for an amazing DIY gift idea that you can make straight from your garden? How about tub tea recipes? Tub teas are a wonderful addition to a tub of hot water at the end of a long day! Mix up one of these tub tea recipes, and give them away as gifts […]
Everything You Need To Know About Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens are unique and beautiful, but you don’t have to live in Japan to enjoy one. Once you know everything you need to know about Japanese gardens, you can devote part of your own yard to making your own. Here are the things you need to know to build your own Japanese garden–wherever you […]
Pegboard Garden Storage Wall Every Gardener Needs
If you’re an avid gardener, it isn’t enough just to have a garden storage shed {although that’s a great thing to have!}. Even if you have a garden shed, it’s too easy for it to get messy and disorganized without the right helps. One of those helps I love is a pegboard garden storage wall. […]
Easy To Follow Instructions For Dethatching Your Lawn
Before the snow flies, you should think about dethatching your lawn, especially if your grass is a cool season grass. Dethatching your lawn is an important part of keeping a healthy lawn, and should be done annually. To help you, I’ve got easy to follow instructions for dethatching your lawn. Follow them, and you can’t […]
Surprise! Vegetables To Grow In Winter {As Long As They’re Indoors}
Is this what your garden looks like during the winter? Mine too! But thankfully, you don’t have to resort to eating bland grocery store tomatoes. Tomatoes are just one of the vegetables to grow in winter–indoors–while the snow drifts pile up outside. Let me show you some of the delicious vegetables you can grow inside […]
Easily Give Back With Your Garden {Even If You’re Selfish By Nature}
If you’re an avid gardener, or even if you’re still a newbie, you know the feeling of wondering what to do with all that bounty from a good gardening year! There is only so much canning and preserving one household can do, right? The great thing is that you can easily give back with your […]
Beautiful Shrubs Great For Hedges
Hedges are both decorative and useful for any landscape. Use them to designate and divide spaces, add interest, or provide a little extra privacy. If you have previously thought of hedges as just green and boring, think again. There are some beautiful flowering shrubs great for hedges! It’s definitely worth a second look. Benefits Of […]
Plants That Thrive Beneath Oak Trees
Many people love the majestic Oak. There’s nothing like the shade and grandeur an oak tree brings to a landscape. But what can you grow in all that shade your oak tree provides? There are actually quite a few wonderful plants that thrive beneath oak trees! Plant a few of these shade-loving grasses and perennials […]