If I Were Planting A Flower Garden… Back when I worked in garden centers, I loved working with customers as they planned their gardening projects. I really fed off their enthusiasm as we discussed their plans for the space and how they intended to use it: entertaining friends and family, attracting wildlife, enjoying a…
Fire Ants Have Awakened In Force A few weeks ago a close friend was taking her pet turtle for a walk to enjoy the first dandelions of spring when she (the friend) was bit by a fire ant. She was no stranger to the sting, but this time “it felt different.” Turns out, that was…
DIY Plant Labels Do you need some inspiration on making you own plant labels for the garden this year? Look no further. Hometalk asked me to curate a plant label board. Included in the board is my now famous Mason Jar Lid Plant Label tutorial. Hometalk has featured the mason jar plant labels a couple of times…
Early Spring Color Star magnolia, or Magnolia stellata, is a beautiful sight in early spring. Throughout winter it’s fat, fuzzy flower buds are evident. As the soil warms, they gradually swell and break open to reveal the stark white or pink flushed petals inside. When fully in bloom, the star magnolia offers a striking display…