I love our flower gardens. There is just something so beautiful about walking out in my own yard and seeing beauty like this. We plant a few more bulbs each fall and wait for moments that awe and inspire. I knew there were many of you who would enjoy these moments of beauty as well….
This is my 3rd season to hopefully accomplish the goal of having something in bloom from last frost to first freeze. Follow me as we go from one growing season to the next in this Flower Journal 2013: Last frost to first freeze! Each time I have something new in bloom that is just too…
I love growing flowers in my backyard. I can’t grow anything but an ivy inside, but my outside flower gardens are usually gorgeous. I have learned alot in the past 15 years. But I can remember moving into our first rental house and looking at the two exisiting beds and feeling very overwhelmed. I had…
Tobacco Sticks are often used to stake up tomatoes in the garden. But have you thought about turning them into a creative masterpiece? I have 2 friends that are recycling old broken tobacco sticks and turning them into primitive decorations. They are making stars, shutters, ladders, quilt racks and more. The best part about tobacco…
Sunflowers are such a cheery flower. They grow taller than most other plants, dwarfing the tallest child and even some adults. You just can’t see full blooming sunflowers swaying in the wind with the white puffy clouds hanging on a blue sky without feeling a sense of ‘rightness in the world’ – even if the…
I love fresh cut flowers on my counter. But they don’t last forever. And inevitably, some flowers will wilt and die faster than others. But don’t worry. There is a very simple tip to taking your arrangement from wilted and worn out to a beautiful new centerpiece. Make Your Cut Flowers Last Longer When you…
Last month I wrote an article for another blogger about how friendships are alot like tulips. And now with the tulips in full bloom, I just had to share this with you guys. Friendships are a lot like tulips – Guest Post Posted on February 28, 2012 Have you grown any tulips recently? You plant…
My favorite flower is not the rose, although I enjoy the color and fragrance of roses. For me, when the daffodils start to peak through the cold ground, I am in my favorite time of year. There’s just nothing like the feeling of seeing those cheery yellow flowers begin to bloom after a long winter….
Some people get confused: Which plants are perennials and which ones are annuals? Annuals bloom only one season and perennials come back each year! If you are planning to order some perennials or plant some this spring here are some tips to help you started in the right direction!