Love the idea of a garden but not the constant upkeep? A low-maintenance garden might be just what you need. With the right plants and a bit of thoughtful planning, you can enjoy a beautiful outdoor space without spending all your free time working in it. In this post, I’m sharing 12 easy tips and…
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…
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…
Have you ever tried growing strawflowers from seed indoors? If not, you’re in for a treat! These unique, papery-petaled flowers are not only gorgeous in the garden, but they also make some of the best dried flowers you’ll ever grow. And the best part? Starting them inside is easy, giving them a head start before…
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…
Have you seen the latest and greatest trends in gardening? Here are 9 of my favorite garden trends for 2022. I have to tell you, there are two things I’m not. I’m not much of a rule follower when it comes to gardening. And I’m definitely not a trendsetter. In fact, I pretty much beat…