The temperatures are cooling, the days are getting shorter and your flower garden is looking a little tired. Now is not the time to give up on your garden. There are a few things you can do this time of year to keep you busy outside. How about doing a late summer clean-up and then…
When I think of Autumn, I envision beautiful chrysanthemums. They dot the landscape with varying shades, from whites and yellows to deepest burgandies and purples. It is a reminder that cooler nights and days filled with brilliant blue skies scattered with puffs of white clouds are on the horizon. There are many different varieties of…
An African violet plant is a beautiful addition to your indoor space. They add a variety of color, interest, and a bit of exotic uniqueness to a collection of flowers. The violets originated in the eastern tropical areas of Africa, namely Tanzania and Kenya, and thrive in rainforests. They resemble violets but are not really in…
Indoor plants bring such joy. There is something about nature inside your home that makes you feel serene and healthy at the same time. Caring for the plants is also very therapeutic. In my last post I explained some things you need to know as a beginner gardener about household plants, including plants to avoid…
Due to Covid many of us have had to work from home these past 18 months. We tried to cope as best we could through the isolation, devastation, helplessness, and inactivity. A couple of ways we managed to stay sane during these trying times was to become more nurturing through adopting animals and plants. Both…
Shrubs add another dimension to your garden. They not only enhance and complement what you already have, but they add form, beauty, interest, and everlasting color throughout the summer. Another plus is that bushes will continue to grow year in and year out. With just a little care, you could have flowering bushes that bloom…
It’s so exciting to see the first flowers peeking out of the cold winter soil. You know that winter is almost behind you when the first snowdrops appear. But when you see the leaves of tulips push through the warmer soil, you know spring is in the air. Soon you’ll be enjoying the many colors…
The gardener’s quest is to sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of the glorious blossoms throughout the entire blooming season. In other words, have continuous blooming perennials throughout spring, summer and fall. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to do the minimal of dead-heading and pulling a few untidy weeds from the garden rather than constantly…
Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the garden. Wouldn’t it be glorious to have them visit each and every day? It’s important to know what flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies in order to have such delightful daily visitors. Why Do They Come?…
It’s that time of year when the world falls in love with all the beautiful flowers bursting from the ground after a long winter’s nap. Easter is a time of awakening and being thankful for all the blessings we have in our lives. What better way to show gratitude for our amazing earth than to…
