With all the smoke in the air, I feel like I'm on the set of a scary movie! The air quality has been so poor, making gardening (at such a busy, crucial time) nearly impossible. Yet, somehow the garden does not disappoint...so many plants bloom in the same week. I don't recall this happening in… Continue reading Everything is blooming…
Month: May 2023
The new perennial garden beds…
Now that the paving stones are in place, the next step is planning the perennial borders along the walkways. I've been to practically every greenhouse in the city, some more than once, hoping to find just the perfect white perennials that grow in full sun in my growing zone. As it turns out, this may… Continue reading The new perennial garden beds…
Almost happy hour….
In January, I posted a blog titled "Mood Boards" and talked about the "Happy Hour" room we are working on. The image left (from Pinterest) was one of the inspirations from my mood board for the floor. The creation of the painted "mosaic tile" floor has begun with the help of many...one… Continue reading Almost happy hour….
Round One of the Spring Cleanup…
There is just no easing your body into the garden season! Thankfully this week, I've had my niece helping me with the spring cleanup; honestly, she has done most of the heavy lifting. And where did ALL the leaves come from? I raked last fall, but there are still endless bags of dried twigs and… Continue reading Round One of the Spring Cleanup…