In the Northern Hemisphere, we are officially embarking on the autumn season; however, for those of you who live south of the equator, your Spring is just beginning. September is often called the second spring, even for us in the north. I've often thought that September should be the first month on the calendar. It's… Continue reading September, the second spring…
Category: Home & Garden
Third time the charm?…
For those of you who were unable to open the photos from the last two posts, I will try one more time. You can assume, rightly, that I don't know what I'm doing, and the tech support team has left the building. If you did see the first two rounds, I apologize and promise this… Continue reading Third time the charm?…
Spring Drone Photos…
As promised, these are the drone photos for Spring. Unfortunately, the photos were taken after the lilacs and tulips had finished their bloom and before the peonies exploded. Have a wonderful summer everyone..xox Judy❤️
Ode to Paris…
If you've been following the blog for some time, you will know all about my love of Paris. Up until several years before the pandemic, I travelled to Paris almost annually...and I miss it. I'm not going this year, and for sure not next year (the Olympics), so Paris is coming to me! What… Continue reading Ode to Paris…
Roses as big as cabbages…
Is what Marco Polo exclaimed when he first discovered peonies. The Chinese name for peonies means "most beautiful", and who can disagree? What is remarkable about these perennial beauties is just how easy they are to grow. Also, for us who garden in colder regions, peonies can be the star of our gardens. They… Continue reading Roses as big as cabbages…
Do I have a boxwood problem…seriously?
I remember the first time I spotted boxwood at a local Home Depot. I couldn't believe my eyes...I didn't think we could grow boxwood successfully in zone 4B. It was one of those "start the car" moments (remember the Ikea commercial)...I couldn't have loaded up the cart any faster! This was the beginning of my… Continue reading Do I have a boxwood problem…seriously?
Everything is blooming…
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…
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…