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In many cases, Gardeners are a little difficult to buy for. Are you shopping for a family member or a friend with a green thumb? Are you looking for the best gardening gifts for gardeners who have it all? Or, are you looking for gift that is well-thought-out and unique? Whether you’re shopping for an…
Have you ever dreamed of having a greenhouse right in your own backyard? Many gardeners do and I certainly did for many years, but simply could not justify the expense. Have you seen those adorable greenhouses on Pinterest made out of old windows? For a while, I thought I really wanted one. I even have…
Here at Gingham Gardens we’re all about flower gardens and adding charm to them with fun decorative pieces. Even if you’re not into adding lots of garden decorations, a cute garden sign can be a great way to add charm and personality to your gardens, or outdoor areas. As you will see from some of…
Amaryllis plants produce the most amazing trumpet-shaped flowers. Some of my readers from warmer climates can grow these beauties outdoors, but in non-tropical climates, Amaryllis are indoor plants. Amaryllis are grown from very large bulbs and are a popular Christmas flower. Often they are packaged in pretty boxes that make great gifts. Follow along as…
Is your garden just ho-hum? No matter what you try (or didn’t try), your vegetables and flowers are just not flourishing. Chances are the problem is poor soil. Dirt matters in a garden! Yes, it could be neglect, lack of water, not enough sun, lack of fertilizer or really anything, but the best way to…
Having good quality gardening tools makes gardening so much easier and enjoyable. And, most good quality gardening tools will last years and some will never have to be replaced. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite gardening tools and some tips for taking care of gardening tools. If you’re just getting into gardening and aren’t…
Doing fun projects like this Mason Jar Herb Garden is what keeps me going during our long winter months. Besides being a cute little décor vignette, it’s so nice to have fresh herbs ready for snipping to add to those yummy, comfort foods. However, my favorite reason for growing herbs indoors is the sensory experience….
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…
We have the cutest DIY project for you today. Hubs and I love going to flea markets and estate sales to look at junk. Sometimes we bring home some of that junk for the gardens and I have an entire garden shed full of said junk. Lol! In this case, hubs knew I was looking…
Now that Fall is here and winter is nipping at our heels (at least at some people’s heels), it’s time to start thinking about ways we can protect our investments! Some of the plants we purchased this summer, can be saved by learning how to overwinter tender plants and bulbs from our gardens. Try these…