I love creating custom hand painted signs.  Rose Cottage Sign I was a painting fool the month of June. Coastal Blue Hydrangea Gardening Therapy Sign Some signs were for customers that ordered custom signs as a gift for friends or family members. Jumpin Custom sign. Some have a story behind them and a special meaning. …

White Chocolate Macadamia nut cookies.  My version of a favorite recipe.   Are you drooling yet???  I will give you a minute to really get a good look at these delightfully calorific temptations. I know, I know. My food photography leaves a lot to be desired.  I was tired…. we helped some friends move over …

A simple DIY potting bench made from inexpensive fence boards. An easy farmhouse style potting bench you will enjoy for years.  This is one of the inspirations for this diy potting bench. I spotted this one at a garden show in Boise, Idaho in 2010. It was one of the best shows I had been …

 I love plants. I love free or nearly free plants even better.  I find it enjoyable to learn how to propagate (unpatented) plants to expand my garden so I am constantly reading garden magazine, websites and blogs. I test out the techniques in my own garden. Growing from seed is a wonderful way to start …