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Overrated Perennial Plants

Last Updated on August 24, 2020 by Joanna 19 Comments

Roses

Do you have a perennial plant in your garden that blooms for a short time and then it’s just there taking up valuable space. Or, maybe the plant blooms for a short time and then you’re left with ugly foliage. Perhaps, you have a perennial in your garden that you don’t even like, or maybe […]

How to Makeover a Flower Garden

Last Updated on August 1, 2020 by Joanna 2 Comments

Image of Messy Garden

Do you have a flower garden that desperately needs a makeover? Or, perhaps your flower garden is just overgrown and needs help. Maybe you inherited a complete weed pit from previous owners of your home. Perhaps it’s just a mish mash jumble of a garden that needs some TLC. Maybe it was once a great […]

Vegetable Gardening 101

Last Updated on August 10, 2020 by Joanna 13 Comments

Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds

There’s just something about growing your own food that is incredibly gratifying! My passion is flower gardening, but I love vegetable gardening too. And, oh my goodness, fresh homegrown vegetables are the absolute best! You, the gardener, are in control and know exactly what goes into growing those veggies. Vegetable gardening is a part of […]

The Best Rustic Solar Landscape Lights

Last Updated on August 10, 2020 by Joanna 2 Comments

Flower Garden with Landscape Light

I love adding whimsical touches to my flower gardens and one of the best ways to do that is by adding rustic solar landscape lights. Solar lighting adds such a feeling of ambience and enchantment to your landscape or gardens in the evenings. Plus, some of the cute ones also add nice decor touches during […]

Ways to Convert Lawn Into Gardening Space

Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Joanna 8 Comments

Man digging a new garden bed.

Whether you want to plant flowers or vegetables, there are several different ways to convert lawn into gardening space. Today I’m going to share with you the ones I’ve used. What works and what doesn’t, and tips for creating your new garden bed. Before you even begin to start the process of converting lawn into […]

The Best Pop-up Style Greenhouse

Last Updated on August 16, 2020 by Joanna 2 Comments

Pop-up Greenhouse

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 awhile I thought I really wanted one. I even have a […]

20 Perennials for Shade to Jazz up Your Gardens

Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Joanna 2 Comments

False Forget-me-not - A Shade Garden Perennial

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

Last Updated on April 11, 2020 by Joanna 10 Comments

Grape Hyacinths in a Spring Garden

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)

Last Updated on July 23, 2020 by Joanna 2 Comments

Perennial Dianthus Plants with text overlay - pick this one

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)

Last Updated on August 7, 2020 by Joanna 6 Comments

Flower Garden

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 […]

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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. Read More…

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