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02 Oct

Preparing Your Winter Garden for a Flourishing Spring

November 7, 2024
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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 ...

11 Jul

All post, Life Empty Nesting

Life Redecorated/Crossing Over- Motherhood to Empty Nesting

The Journey Begins “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” — Izaak Walton Life is dynamic, always active and ever cha...

11 Jul

All post, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What is Spanish Moss? A Glimmering Ghostly Growth

Spanish Moss?? When I was a child my family and I would drive to Miami twice a year to see my mom's sister and her family. In those ...

11 Jul

All post, Plants & Flowers, Spring, Summer

What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them

I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no. Read o...

11 Jul

All post, Insects and Diseases

What is a Spotted Lanternfly – What To Do About Them?

As I was leaving a restaurant the other day, I finally saw my first spotted lanternfly. Actually I couldn’t avoid it because it hopped ...

10 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Is An Epiphyte_ Facts About Epiphytes

I’m sure you have noticed plants growing without soil. Maybe you’ve been in tropical areas and have noticed beautiful orchids, ferns or...

10 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Is A Rhizome? Is It a Root, Stem, Leaf

You have this lovely area in your backyard and you want to plant a garden. You’ve been exploring various flowers and shrubs that pique ...