I love my shade gardens! Of all my flower beds, the shade gardens are the lowest maintenance gardens. They are the gardens that if they don’t get any attention for a few weeks they do just fine. There are so many stunning perennials for shade, that if you have shade and do a little digging […]
The Best Spring Flowers and Tips for Growing Them
Depending what area of the country you’re in, or what gardening zone you’re in, spring may not necessarily come when the calendar says it’s spring. For some of you lucky gardeners in warmer climates, Spring arrives early. And, for those of us in cooler climates, Spring may or may not arrive by the calendar date. […]
Plant Shopping 101 (How to Buy Flowers for Your Garden)
For seasoned gardeners (like me) and novice gardeners alike, a trip to the gardening center can be pure sensory overload and even overwhelming. So many beautiful flowers and plants – which ones do I choose? Yikes, I just know I’m going to spend too much! Can you relate? I’ve put together these tips and tricks […]
11 Flower Gardening Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
One of my goals here at Gingham Gardens to create a site where there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a newbie gardener, or a seasoned gardener like me, we all make mistakes in our gardens. After all, messing up or making mistakes is how we learn – right? Even after all these years, I still […]
Tips for Transplanting Perennials
Do you ever look at a plant and think, “why in the world did I put that plant there”, or “how did that plant get there”. The beauty of perennial gardening is that you can very easily move plants around. I rearrange my gardens like I rearrange furniture; every year striving for that perfect combination. […]
Mason Jar Herb Garden
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. […]
13 Winter Activities for Gardeners
Let’s just say Winter is not this Gardener’s favorite season. Yes, I like that I can regroup after the holidays, take some time to relax, make plans and dream about my gardens. But, I’m definitely the most content when I can get outside and get my hands dirty. The last few weeks as I’ve put […]
Seed Starting Indoors (The Complete Guide)
It’s time to start thinking about Spring, about garden planning and about seed starting. Here in Minnesota, Spring is a ways off, but that doesn’t stop me from getting really excited about the prospect of green and growing things. Some of you lucky gardeners that live in milder climates may have already began starting seeds […]
Winter Sowing (Yes You Can Garden in Winter)
Yes, you can garden in winter, it’s called Winter Sowing. Have you ever heard of winter sowing? Winter Sowing is a method of propagating new plants for your gardens simply by starting seeds outdoors in the winter. Several years ago, I read an article in Northern Gardener Magazine written by a master gardener, with whom […]
DIY Christmas Crafts Using Twigs
This is a continuation from last week of fun, easy DIY projects you can make with tree branches, twigs and sticks from your backyard. These easy DIY Christmas crafts using twigs I’m sharing today would make some really sweet gifts, or they can also add some rustic decor touches to your own home. These twig […]
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