Did you know not all plants that come back year after year can be easily divided? Subshrubs like lavender and rosemary are harder to divide than you may think and I’ll tell you why. It’s important to prevent plants that share garden space from overcrowding one another. I usually start dividing and transplanting overgrown perennials…
What’s growing in your garden this spring? I’ll take you on a tour of my early spring cottage-style garden and the greenhouse. Things are definitely starting to come alive around here. The flowers have definitely been blooming around the garden in the early spring months of March and April. And of course, there’s plenty of…
Are you looking for some inspiration when it comes to springtime gardening? Here are 6 spring cottage-style tours from my Pacific Northwest garden over the years. As I was starting to take pictures for April’s garden tour, I thought it would be fun to show you some of the other cottage-style garden tours I’ve shared…
Did you know that dividing your dahlia tubers every year has many benefits? I’ll show you my process for dividing dahlia tubers in the spring and explain the advantages of splitting these dahlia root clumps annually. If you’re looking to get the most beautiful flowers and best results from your dahlia plants next year, dividing…
Are you ready to get back into your garden and get your hands dirty? I’ll show you how your summer garden will thrive by working on these projects this spring season. Spring is the season when gardeners start walking around their gardens with a smile on their faces. Whether it’s the new growth popping up…
Have you ever tried companion planting in your vegetable garden? See how your garden can greatly benefit by growing the right combination of plants. When growing a vegetable garden, it’s not always about which plants you grow. Being strategic about where you grow your plants and which ones you grow together can reward you with…