I am the type of person that designs a cottage garden with a 5-year plan and does it in 2 years because I have the patience of a 2-year-old. You know how you see pictures of people that take a small yard and create a hidden garden with paths and destinations? That is...

Ahhhh, Autumn!The days are shorter, the weather is cooler, and the garden is taking on its Fall colors. The foliage is starting to change and soon we will see red, yellow, and orange leaves, apples on the trees and pumpkins turning orange in the fields. The lower...

Choosing the right path can be the most important part of a garden. They have many uses, such as getting you from your car to your house, being able to walk through your garden or even to create mystery. The path also defines spaces or ties the yard and the garden...

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly    What are beneficial insects? There are over 100,000 species of insects in North America. The majority are beneficial or harmless. Less than 10% are considered pests. This is great news because beneficial insects are...

Recently our garden received the Bay-Wise Certification.This was accomplished by designing our garden with protecting the environment in mind. We instituted runoff measures, planted many native plants to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to contribute to the...

We are about mid-season for the garden, seeing how I started seeds in February, so I just wanted to give you an update on my Moon Phase Gardening experiment. Check out my original post here: Following the Ancient Practice of Moon Gardening. I tend to have a positive...

Last year it became obvious that not only could I not keep up with the watering in our hot, humid climate, but it was not healthy for the plants. I have 3 rain barrels and due to living in a small town with public water, at the time this seemed like a great solution....

When we first moved here, we had to restore the house. We endured 6 months of living in 2 rooms upstairs, with dumpsters and trucks parked in the backyard. Once the contractors left, the soil was so compacted that only wire grass would grow. Because we had moved from...

Repository of My Best Intentions A friend recently told me that her garden is her “repository area for best intentions”. I thought, what a beautiful way to approach gardening. You can have the best of intentions, as we all do upon starting our gardens every year, but...

When to plant your seeds and plants according to the moon’s cycles Also known as Moon Phase Planting, Lunar Gardening and Moon Cycle Planting  Some of you may have read my recent newsletter where I spoke of learning about Moon Planting when I was very young. My...

Enhance Your Landscape While Effectively Managing Run-Off in Your Outdoor SpaceWhat is a Rain Garden? An eco-friendly solution to manage run-off while creating a beautiful garden space. In this guide, we will take you through the process of assessing drainage issues,...

Have you ever considered investing in a greenhouse but felt uncertain about maximizing its potential? Or is your greenhouse sitting unused much of the year? Here are some ideas that I have tried to get the most from my greenhouse.   From the time that I spent working...

Do you dream of transforming your limited yard space into a haven for outdoor dining for relaxing and entertaining? The prospect might seem daunting, especially if your outdoor area is on the smaller side. However, with a bit of strategic planning, you can create an...