If you garden in the Pacific Northwest, you already know that pests come with the territory. Slugs alone can do serious damage overnight, and keeping up with them is a season-long commitment. But controlling garden pests naturally, without reaching for harsh chemicals, is entirely possible, and in my experience, it works better in the long…
I love a full, abundant-looking garden. But I don’t love spending every weekend keeping it that way. Over the years, I’ve learned that the plans you choose at the start make all the difference. Pick the right ones, and the garden more or less takes care of itself. Pick the wrong ones, and you’re constantly…
Looking for tablescape ideas and inspiration to elevate your summer al fresco dining experience? I’ll show you the different ways you can transform your outdoor space into a picture-perfect summer vibe with just the right summer tablescape. There’s nothing like embracing the warmth of the season and hosting unforgettable outdoor gatherings with friends and family….
Hydrangeas are one of those plants that stop you in your tracks. The flower heads are enormous, and they come in colors that shift with the season: blue-violet in July, fading to dusty mauve and antique rose by fall. I’ve grown them in our cottage garden for years. If you’re just getting started with hydrangeas,…
July gardening in the Pacific Northwest always feels like the reward for all those springtime chores. The dahlias are opening up one by one, the snapdragons are putting on a show, and I can hear the hum of bees every time I step outside. Most mornings, I wander through the garden with my iced latte…
If you’re anything like me, you never miss an opportunity to shop for a thrifted find, no matter where you might be. Our 2 week Puget Sound boating trip last month was a great opportunity for vintage shopping at stores around the Pacific Northwest that I normally don’t get a chance to visit. We went…