Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning your journey, you’ll find tips and techniques for everything from planting and pruning to soil health and pest control. Discover seasonal guides, cut flower gardening advice, and innovative ideas to make your garden flourish.
Are you looking for easy fall decorating ideas for your outdoor space that make a seasonal statement? Whether you have a cozy porch, a big backyard, or a charming balcony, adding a few simple autumn touches can transform your outdoor area into an inviting fall sanctuary. I love decorating for autumn, especially outdoors. We don’t…
Are you ready to keep your garden lively and beautiful by growing fall blooming plants? As summer fades away and the air turns crisp, your garden doesn’t have to lose its vibrancy. As my garden moves into the new season, it never seems to miss a beat with the gorgeous flower variety of colors and…
Do you love looking at other gardens for inspiration? The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia, is the perfect place to explore the most incredible flowers and plants at any time of year. We try to take a yearly boat trip to the San Juan Islands in Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. Although we…
Are you ready for an interior boat tour? Today, I’m sharing our beautiful 48-foot Kadey Krogen Whaleback trawler, which is more like a second home for us. You’ll see some transformations from when we first bought her to the charming and cozy haven it is now. Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or someone who loves…
The mid-summer garden grows the most vibrant flowers. Are you wondering which summer blooms will grow the best this time of year and into the fall season? Follow along as I share my favorite blooms and essential tips on planting and maintaining these fabulous flowers. Depending on the type of plant, you’ll be enjoying them…
Do you keep a gardening journal to track your garden’s progress? If you don’t, keeping a detailed record of your gardening activities makes it easy to note successes and failures and plan for future garden adjustments. Remembering what happened the previous year is the most important thing I do as a gardener to grow a…