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08 Feb

All post, Basics of Gardening, Summer, Sustainability

Topsoil – On the Verge of Extinction (Part 1)

I recently read an article in a Time Magazine regarding topsoil. I was taken aback! As a gardener, I think I always took soil for grant...

02 Feb

All post, Guest Post

Composite Decking – How to Incorporate Beginner-Friendly Garden Features

February 14, 2025
By Claire Wilson
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Quick Review: • Is your yard or patio not quite looking how you’d like? Composite decking, combined with simple garden accessories th...

29 Jan

All post, Holidays, Sustainability, Winter

Making Spent Christmas Trees Ecologically Friendly

Christmas has past, the decorations are all put away, and you're now settling in for a "long winters' nap" full of frigid, windy nights...

24 Jan

All post, Decorating, Plants & Flowers

Bouquets Made From Budget Friendly Grocery Store Flowers

If you're like me, you do not like purchasing flower bouquets from florists. In my opinion, they are quite pricey, especially when you ...

25 Oct

All post, Basics of Gardening, Fall, Sustainability

What To Do With All Those Autumn Leaves?

To Rake or Not to Rake? Leave the Leaves When I was a little girl my family had a yearly fall tradition. From late October through mid...

02 Oct

All post, Decorating, Fall

Pictures of Autumn Scenes – Images to Inspire

October 26, 2024
By admin
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Pictures of Autumn Scenes – Images to Inspire It seems where I live, the autumn is getting squeezed between summer and winter. I l...

02 Oct

All post, Basics of Gardening, Winter

Preparing Your Winter Garden for a Flourishing Spring

November 7, 2024
By admin
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It's the dead of winter and if you're like me, you're either wishing for snow or wishing for spring! Right now, I'm wishing for snow. U...

11 Jul

All post, Gardening Ideas, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Flowers Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the gard...

11 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Summer

Those Darn Rabbits – How to Keep Them At Bay

You've done it! You've finally created the garden of your dreams. All the flowers are in bloom, thriving beautifully and in all their g...

11 Jul

All post, Herbs, Summer, Types of Garden

Planting Herbs in a Garden – Time For Good Eats!

Gardens conjure up images of sunny sunflowers, colorful coneflowers, striking snapdragon, and delightful dahlias. They add visual and t...

11 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Fall, Spring

Plants For Year Round Appeal – Tips for Curb Appeal

It may not feel like it but according to the calender, the summer season is slowly winding down. Now is the time to give some thought t...

11 Jul

All post, Fall, Winter

Plants in the Office /Good, Bad? – Boost the Bottom Line

I always thought that plants in an office make for a cheery setting. Not only does the workspace look more inviting, but potted plants ...