This is the time of year when your garden is growing the most beautiful blooms and you start enjoying the benefits of your hard work. There’s still plenty to do during these summer months so here are some July gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden to get you started. Welcome to the…
Are you looking for ways to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your summer garden? I’ll share some simple tips on growing a pollinator paradise that supports a variety of bee species and other beneficial insects. Whether you have a vegetable garden, a pollinator garden, or just want to create a welcoming…
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Breck’s Bulbs. Are you already dreaming of planting and growing irises in your garden for next year? One of my favorite bearded irises I planted this season from Breck’s Bulbs was the Toucan Tango which brought the most amazing color and interest to my cottage garden. As an Amazon…
Does your garden need a little boost? By mulching garden beds, you’ll be providing so many benefits to your outdoor spaces, including helping to promote plant health and optimize growing conditions. Mulching is a technique that involves covering garden beds with a layer of organic or inorganic materials and which offers a variety of benefits…
Did you know that strong winds and heavy rains can cause heavy damage to your tall plant’s beautiful blooms? Even heavy flowers can bend and break from their own weight if they’re not protected. I’ll show you the different ways to support your garden flowers to keep them from falling over. If you grow tall…
Foxgloves are a pretty addition to cottage gardens, but how much do you know about them? In this guide, I’ll answer the most common questions about growing and caring for foxgloves so you will know how to care for your own plants. With their tall stalks and clusters of tubular flowers, foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) are…