Do you love the idea of a garden with a winding path leading to a small, secret seating area surrounded by flowers and wildlife? Would you sit with a cup of tea and a book or just sit silently while watching the bees and butterflies float by?
I love buying fresh produce and I always have high hopes for what I will turn that ingredient into. But sometimes my lovely produce ends up in the garbage and that is a travesty. It hurts my heart to waste good food like that. When you grow your salad in your garden, it’s always fresh and never goes to waste in the fridge.
You love your dog and you love your garden. Can you have both? Dogs love to play outside, so why not create a dog-friendly garden for your best friend? Your outdoor space can be shared with your dog, there’s no need to give up your garden dreams.
There’s a beautiful green space near my home that we like to visit when the weather is nice. Today it was 75 degrees, perfect for a long-sleeved shirt and jeans. The wind was gentle despite just howling a few hours earlier
A sensory garden for children and adults with special needs provides a relaxing area to stimulate all five senses. A safe haven to touch, smell, taste, see and hear the wonders of nature.
Before and after pictures of the Garden of Aquarius with planting plans and plant selection. Dahlias and poppies this year!
Hummingbirds are a unique and interesting bird. They can fly by so fast that you miss them. It’s likely that their elusive nature is what attracts us to them. Read more about the hummingbird and how you can attract them to your garden.
It’s rewarding to trim herbs from your garden to add to your cooking. There’s something special about creating food from a seed or plant. I love to add herbs into my flower garden and in pots on the patio. An easy DIY project for novice gardeners is growing herbs in pots.
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The life cycle of a plant starts and ends with a seed. Your plant will pay you in dividends for all of the love and care by providing you with an endless cycle of seeds.
Learn how to grow dahlias and zinnias for your own garden and create a butterfly, bumblebee, and hummingbird habitat!
Hi, my name is Michelle, I’m a mother, a wife, a full-time employee, activist, and story teller. I will be your guide as we stroll along, sipping coffee, talking about life, and smelling the flowers.[…]
Love fresh flowers on your desk or table? I do! Read on to discover how simple it is to create joy with a cut flower garden.
After sitting and sipping a delicious cappuccino, my Belgian waffle arrived. It was crisp without impeding the fork at all and light as air. There was a scant dusting of powdered sugar on top and that was all I needed. I ate the waffle without adding maple syrup.
Your wedding is one of the most memorable occasions in your life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. Floral arrangements can cost thousands for even a small wedding. Why compromise on your flowers? Grow your own wedding bouquet flowers on a budget for a fraction of the cost.
Grow Dahlias in a garden, in a pot, on a balcony, or patio. Dahlias are an easy flower to grow for beginning to expert gardeners. I have enjoyed growing dahlias and they will forever be a part of my garden. Read on and learn how easily you can incorporate dahlias into your garden.
Come take a walk with me on the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park in Northeast Florida.
