Goodbye September Hello October, a bit of an update on what is going on in the garden this time of year. It has been a grand growing season in the garden but now I am busy putting it to bed. My Dahlias will be left in the ground and mulched heavily rather than dug up….
My Garden is Fading Fast I know many are relishing the drop in temps but I am so not ready for the cold weather. It barely made it into the 50’s today and it just felt frigid after a cold 38 degrees overnight. I want my heat back! My garden is beginning to look sadly…
Air Layering to Root Roses. Rose propagation is a fun and easy way to get more roses for your garden. Air layering roses is a faster way than cuttings to get larger rose plants that bloom. I used air layering to root wisteria a few years ago and it was reasonably easy but the method…
All Aboard the Hot Mess Express I think I want to adopt that as my motto. It sure fits the description of my life at present. At least that is how it feels. I promised myself I would not overbook my summer. I would make sure I spent quality time in the garden, painted my…
DIY Potting Bench Refresh for Summer Plaid Crafts sent me a box of chalky finish paint by Waverly in some summery colors. As soon as I opened that box I knew what I wanted to do. My DIY potting bench refresh for summer was just the ticket. It was looking a bit tired and it was…
Mid June in the Garden Come and join me for another walk in the garden. I have failed on the painting end but it is that time of year when my flowers demand my attention plus I botched another video and have to redo it. The garden changes so fast and some readers have requested…
Hello June! Abraham Darby David Austin Rose I don’t know about you but this is one of my favorite times of year. My garden is putting on a show you just have to see to believe. All the cold winter months dreaming and planning are rewarded from now until November. You gotta love such a…
Ironstone in late April. For those of you who do not know, Ironstone is a local winery. I don’t enjoy wine that much, I prefer beer but I do enjoy their exuberant landscaping. When life becomes a little overwhelming, taking a couple hours and meandering along their paths is the balm my soul needs. At…