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Homegrown Wedding Flowers (Tips & Ideas)
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Homegrown Wedding Flowers (Tips & Ideas)

It’s no secret that a wedding is one of the most special moments in a girl’s life. It’s her day to shine. Besides the beautiful bride, it’s the flowers that are the main focal point of any wedding. In this article, I’ve narrowed down the best homegrown wedding flowers based on a variety of colors,…

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Unique DIY Flower Planters for Outdoor Spaces
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Unique DIY Flower Planters for Outdoor Spaces

I love using unique items, or rather items that are no longer useful for their intended purpose, in my gardens. We aren’t talking about your run-of-the-mill terracotta pots, ceramic pots, or new planters; we’re talking about something totally different. Unique DIY flower planters are a great addition to any outdoor space. They add so much…

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Ideas for Nighttime Gardens
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Ideas for Nighttime Gardens

Let’s face it; summers can be hot. Very hot. Depending on where you live, the sweltering heat can make it nearly impossible to enjoy working in the garden for weeks on end. It’s much more comfortable to be outside in the late afternoon or early evening after it cools down. In this post, we share…

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Creative Whiskey Barrel Planter Ideas
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Creative Whiskey Barrel Planter Ideas

There’s a reason why whiskey barrels have endured through the years as a gardener’s favorite planter. For one, they are incredibly durable and long lasting. Two, they have that wonderful, old-timey rustic look. And, three, any type of flower arrangement looks good in them, from simple daisies to striking annuals and other ornamental plants. Not…

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July Flower Garden Tour
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July Flower Garden Tour

The summer is going way to fast for me. I’m in total denial that it’s already the end of July. The gardens are looking great though and I’m the happiest when I can be outside tending my plants and flowers. Come along and join me for Gingham Gardens’ July Flower Garden Tour. This post contains…

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The Best Annual Flowers That Reseed (Even in Cold Climates)
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The Best Annual Flowers That Reseed (Even in Cold Climates)

I’ve been gardening for a very long time and I’ve always invested the most in perennial plants, because they are the most budget friendly and live longer than one season. True annuals only last a single season and need to be replanted every year. But, with annual flowers that reseed, you will likely get seedlings…

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17 Gorgeous Perennials That Smell Amazing
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17 Gorgeous Perennials That Smell Amazing

There’s nothing quite like an evening stroll through a beautiful garden. But, what makes it even more amazing is walking through a garden that has perennials that smell amazing. It’s too bad modern technology has not figured out how to pass fragrance through cyberspace, but you’ll just have to use your imagination. So come along…

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DIY Outdoor Wicker Basket Planters
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DIY Outdoor Wicker Basket Planters

Over the years, in my efforts to make my gardens more charming, I’ve added wicker baskets into the mix of my outdoor planters. It’s really easy to turn any wicker or woven basket into an outdoor flower planter or herb planter and it’s a great way to add some character to your outdoor spaces. This…

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How to Efficiently Water Your Garden
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How to Efficiently Water Your Garden

Developing good, consistent watering habits can determine the success of your vegetable and flower gardens. All the how’s, why’s, what’s and when’s can be very confusing and leave gardeners (both new and experienced) wondering if they are doing it correctly. Unfortunately, infrequent watering and long dry spells can wreak havoc on your gardens and be…

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5 Reasons Not to Use Landscape Fabric in a Flower Bed
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5 Reasons Not to Use Landscape Fabric in a Flower Bed

Sometimes homeowners, or even gardeners, want a beautiful landscape, but don’t want the work that goes along with it. I totally get it, if gardening isn’t your thing, or you simply don’t have the time, I realize that you’re looking for low maintenance. Ask yourself these questions when considering whether or not to use landscape…

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Hello, I’m Joanna. I’m so happy you stopped by. I live and garden in the southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, better known to a gardener as Zone 4b. I’m passionate about gardening, mostly flowers, but I also grow edibles. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.

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