Planting bulbs in the fall is honestly not one of my favorite gardening tasks, and I’m usually out there cursing myself for buying so many. BUT, come spring I’m so happy I went to all the trouble. After a long Minnesota winter, there’s nothing I like better than to see those bits of green popping […]
Tips for Keeping Potted Mums Looking Great
Have you ever purchased a chrysanthemum (better known as mum) to decorate for fall, just because they’re beautiful, they scream fall to you and you couldn’t resist, just to get it home and have it looking pathetic in a couple of weeks? I’m cheap and that just feels like money down the drain to me. […]
Tips For Gardening in Late Summer (Plus a Garden Tour)
A different type of post today. We’re going to take a stroll through Gingham Gardens and as we go, I’m going to give you some tips on spiffing things up around your gardens. Let’s be honest, towards the end of Summer things start looking a little rough and ragged in the gardens. Some of my […]
DIY Garden Journal and Planner
Keeping a Garden Journal is the best gardening resource to save you time and money year after year and you’ll see why as you continue reading. Whether it’s in the dead of winter, spring, summer or fall, now is a great time to plan your spring and summer gardens and the best way to accomplish […]
Shade Border And Junk Gardens
I’m very excited to share my 2019 Shade Border and Junk Gardens with you. Lots of you, Gingham Gardens’ readers, already know that I love putting together Garden Vignettes using repurposed and upcycled vintage items. Most of the junk garden decor items in my gardens come from flea markets, estate sales, thrift stores and even […]
Summertime in the Gardens (A Virtual Garden Tour)
Today I have another garden tour for you – Summertime in the Gardens. At this point in the summer there’s something new popping everyday, and I’m excited to share my gardens with you. My hope is you’ll leave with some inspiration and new ideas for your own gardens. I wish every one of you could […]
Flower Garden Ideas For Small Spaces
Do you have a small yard, but would still like to have a flower garden? Or, maybe you have a large yard, but only have time for a small flower garden. Perhaps you’re like me and love to garden, so you have lots of different flower gardens both large and small. Whatever the case may […]
Garden Makeover (From A Weed Pit to a Beautiful Garden) – Updated
In late summer 2016, the hubs and I purchased a sweet little fixer upper rambler style house (that’s the same as a ranch style house in other parts of the country). The gardens were a mess and hadn’t been tended to once the house sold. I was okay with that, because I knew I would […]
Tips For Growing Daylilies (Every Flower Garden Needs Them)
To say I love daylilies is an understatement. Okay, I think I’ve said that before, so maybe it’s true about flowers in general. Anyway, daylilies are one of the easiest, low-maintenance perennials to grow. They can be ignored and they’ll be fine, but you’ll be rewarded with outstanding blooms, if you give them lots of […]
Home Garden Tour (A Virtual Stroll Through Gingham Gardens)
I am very excited to share my first Home Garden Tour of 2019. Gardening has it’s challenges, but this spring has been a doozy – cold, crazy weather. So, pretty much everything is behind. As long as the flowers show up, it’s all good though, right! Take a little break and grab your favorite beverage […]
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