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…
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? Keeping a detailed record of your gardening activities makes it easy to note successes and failures and plan for future adjustments in the garden. Have you ever had that moment in the garden where you thought, “Didn’t I plant something amazing here last year?”…
Do you need some inspiring ideas for creating outdoor spaces that are both functional and inviting this summer? Whether your goal is to create a cozy corner spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an area to entertain friends, your outdoor space can become a true extension of your home this summer. We have a…
Are you looking for a fun and unique way to show off your flowers indoors and outdoors? A simple vintage galvanized bucket can be a perfect container for your beautiful blooms. If you know anything about me, you know that I love flowers and anything vintage. So, when I have the opportunity to combine them…
Did you know you can create new lavender starts from your existing plant? Follow along as I share 4 easy ways to propagate lavender cuttings with step-by-step instructions. This guide provides four easy methods for lavender plant propagation: rooting stem cuttings in water, rooting stem cuttings in soil, plants propagating themselves, and hilling. Each method…