Lessons learned from my first year in the new kitchen garden
2023 was my first full year in my new home and my kitchen garden on the west side. This is a sketch of my garden
Stunning, dark leaves on Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea
I met First Editions® Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea when Bailey Nurseries hosted a tour and evening at their headquarters in St. Paul, MN, during the 2023 GardenComm (garden
How to shop a plant sale. This works for buying plants at local nurseries too.
With a little thought and preparation you will come home with the best plants for your garden. 1. Know where you need plants. This helps
10 tips to help you enjoy holiday light shows in public gardens
‘Tis the season for holiday light shows in public gardens. Here are a few tips to make sure you have a fun evening among the lights. Happy Holidays!
No Mow May
In late April, clover was in full bloom in our backyard and my biweekly lawn service was scheduled. So I dragged out a few outdoor
How to shop a plant sale.
These tips will help you make sure you are prepared and have what you need for a plant sale.
Summer can truly be a trial at The Trial Gardens at UGA in Athens, Georgia
“If you want to see a trial garden in Georgia, come in July and August – that’s when the plants are really tested.”
Allan Armitage
Biltmore Concerts in Asheville, NC
Outdoor concert includes early access to stroll the gardens at Bilmore. Accessible seating was amazing!
Microclimates 101
Within your garden are many microclimates.
Create an Arboretum in your garden
My father retired from the military and finally bought a piece of property when he was about forty years old. Mom artfully designed the interior;
Coreopsis – and bringing new plants into my garden
These beauties are both from the Leading Lady™ Series of Coreopsis. ‘Iron Lady’ opens up almost completely burgundy, with more white showing on the petals as
Bullington Gardens – Hendersonville, NC
Notes: A photo journal follows the summary. Always check with a garden’s website to find the most current information. Visited: April 1-2, 2021 (temperatures dipped at