It’s that time once again to start ordering flower seeds for the new year’s cut flower garden. This is my favorite part of the gardening process. Here’s a look at what I’m planning to grow in 2022’s flower garden. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. My…
Do you have areas in your garden that would benefit from additional lighting? I’ve found the perfect copper lights to install along one of my garden pathways that will not only add light to this dark outdoor space for safety but will create interest and beauty in my greenhouse garden area for the holidays. Today…
It’s that magical time of year when everything in our home comes alive. The Christmas trees are trimmed, and the twinkle lights are shining. I’ve filled my vintage-inspired cottage with cozy holiday touches, and I can’t wait to take you on a Christmas home tour. From shimmering twinkle lights to lovingly decorated Christmas trees, I’ve…
My blog is about home, garden, and life in the Pacific Northwest. But today I want to share my personal thoughts about the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays, traditions, and living life to the fullest. Our Past Holiday Family Traditions My daughter, Katie, and I had some amazing holiday traditions. Here we are at Pike Place…
How is your garden looking this autumn? Ours is slowly fading away but there’s still plenty of beauty to be seen. Let me take you on a tour of the fall cottage garden from the beginning of the season to just last week and share what’s happening in the Pacific Northwest, hardiness zone 8b. Welcome…
Do you often wonder whether you should be splitting and transplanting your perennials in the fall or the spring? I’ve created a guide that includes some of the more common plants below, with the best times for dividing perennials, and how to do so. Timing is Key When Dividing Your Garden Perennials Timing and technique…