Garden Journal August 2018. My garden journal for the Summer of 2018 has been an eye opener for me. I am really able to look intently at what I can do to reduce my chores and enjoy more just being in Wow, summer is nearly over and the garden is in full bloom in most…
Want to grow a flower that will perform from mid-summer until frost? Read on to learn to grow black eyed susans (aka: Rudbeckia) easily in your cottage garden. Note: Some folks also call them Brown Eyed Susans. How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia) An easy cottage garden favorite that will reseed itself and fill your…
My garden journal for April 22 shows the sun has been shining on the garden this past week and warmth has made everything grow so more going on. Many of the growth is weeds. The garden journal April 22 shows that though I said I was going to get to work out here this past…
My Brick Garden markers was such a hit I thought you would enjoy more DIY ideas. I asked around to my creative blogger friends for their ideas and here is what we came up with. 10 DIY Garden Marker Ideas. Easy, fun and a great idea as gifts for the gardening person in your life….
In my Garden Journal April 15, things are starting to green up but the weather has been a mixed bag. Spring cannot make up her mind but that is not unusual for us in the mountains. So we take it in stride. Most of the goings on is in the greenhouse. My garden journal April…
I took a little visit to Fredericksburg, Texas for a painting workshop with Nancy Medina and I fell in love with the area. Join me for a little snippet. Recently I took a little visit to Fredericksburg Texas. Fredericksburg is Texas wine country, or so I am told and you get an inkling as you…
All About Lilacs – How to Grow, Propagate and Encourage to Bloom. Spring is so much sweeter with Lilacs! Lilacs are a favorite in Spring, this post is all about lilacs and how you can enjoy them even more! I especially love the heirloom varieties for their superiority of scent. My various Lilac posts here…
DIY Garden markers come in handy in keeping things identified in the garden, but I like them large enough not to get lost and pretty enough to be garden art. Come transform these plain bricks into beautiful garden markers you can’t lose! Make DIY Garden Markers by hand painting them, it is easy and so…