I'm not sure I've ever considered my home's curb appeal. We are not planning on selling our home, and honestly, I haven't given much thought to seeing the house and garden through someone else's eyes. We live on a quiet street, so automobile traffic is limited to those who live nearby. However, there is plenty… Continue reading Curb Appeal…
Category: Home & Garden
Round one of Spring Cleanup…
The scariest part of Spring (for me) is removing the burlap on the boxwood hedges. Immediately, it's evident how the boxwood fared under the difficult winter conditions. This winter, in particular, was tough on shrubs, trees, and everything else. There was no snow on the ground to insulate the plants when the deep freeze struck,… Continue reading Round one of Spring Cleanup…
Dirt-y Wellness…
Was I surprised that "Wellness Gardens" is a Spring 2024 trend? No, not really. A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on how gardening can boost our health and longevity. What does surprise me is that so many people (including health experts) are just now realizing that gardening is a tonic for both body… Continue reading Dirt-y Wellness…
The Green Doors…
I celebrated St. Patrick's Day by painting my back garden doors green. It was odd; snow was still on the ground, but the temperatures were rising, and it was a small window of opportunity to jump-start Spring projects! Only two years ago, I was agonizing (obviously too much time on my hands!) about what… Continue reading The Green Doors…
For the love of topiary…
Who knows when a memory sticks in the memory bank? Hmmm.... I've always loved symmetry, both in interiors and gardens. If I switch things up, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone, but it doesn't usually stick. Soon, I'm back to straight lines. Formal design is my favourite garden style and topiary complements these… Continue reading For the love of topiary…
🥂Cheers to Longevity…
Some time ago, my doctor asked me if I exercised. I replied, "Yes, I garden." She, who is young, pristine, and dressed head to toe in designer clothes, looked at me perplexed and said, "Oh no, I mean exercise." Obviously, she has never moved wheelbarrows full of compost or pea gravel or dug deep holes for… Continue reading 🥂Cheers to Longevity…
It is Spring, Fall or Winter…
Are you wondering when it's going to snow? The winter solstice is only three weeks away! I know many of you would be happy if winter passed us by completely, but our gardens could suffer real consequences if we miss the moisture and frosty cold conditions required for the trees and perennials that… Continue reading It is Spring, Fall or Winter…
Housekeeping…or is it keeping house…
On a recent vlog, "The Tartan Topiary", shared the following quote from Jackie Kennedy. "If I was born to do anything, it would be housekeeping; this brings me true joy." When I heard this, I couldn't envision Jackie Kennedy with a mop in hand and a chocolate… Continue reading Housekeeping…or is it keeping house…
Let it Snow!…
Not that I want it to snow, but the weather has taken a turn, reminding us that winter is on the way. Over the weekend (before the first snow!), I finished getting the garden ready to hibernate. It takes longer every year...why do I plant so many more boxwood hedges every spring? (There are already… Continue reading Let it Snow!…
Home…
Now that the garden is waning, although the roses are still blooming, my focus tends to shift indoors. Over the summer months, my house is wholly neglected... dust bunnies collecting in corners and the chandeliers laden with dust (I don't want to look too close, is that a spider's web???)...not to mention the… Continue reading Home…