If you’ve ever wondered how to plant cosmos from seed and want to fill your garden with cheerful, fluttery blooms all summer long, you’re in for a treat. These easy-to-grow flowers add instant charm to garden beds and cut flower arrangements. Starting cosmos seeds indoors is one of my favorite ways to get a jumpstart…
There’s something so inspiring about the garden’s first blooms of early spring. After months of bare branches and muted tones, the garden is finally starting to wake up, and those early pops of color feel like a breath of fresh air. Each morning, I wander outside with a cup of coffee in hand, excited to…
Are you seeing the first signs of your garden waking up from winter? In this post, I’ll share March gardening tips and to-dos for the Pacific Northwest to help set your spring garden up for success. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the month of March is all about embracing the transition into spring and getting…
Ever wondered why some plants dazzle you for just one season while others keep coming back year after year? In this post, I’ll break down the unique benefits of annuals and perennials, showing you how each can add its own splash of color to your garden. I’ve always loved mixing both annuals and perennials in…
Do you dream of starting a new flower garden but aren’t quite sure where to start? It might feel overwhelming if you’re a first time gardener, but don’t worry. With some planning, patience, and care, your new garden will start to take shape before you know it. When we moved into our beach cottage, I had no…
Want to make your garden even better this year? Improve your garden by learning from last year’s successes (and, let’s be honest, the mistakes, too!). Every season teaches us something new, and using those lessons can make a big difference in how your garden grows. Believe it or not, now is the perfect time to…