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 […]
Festive DIY Projects Using Tree Branches and Logs
We have lots of old trees that are always dropping branches, so we have a ready supply of junk wood to use for DIY and garden projects. There are so many ways to upcycle tree branches and logs, and today I’m sharing a few festive DIY Projects using tree branches and logs. These DIY projects […]
How to Make a Winter Planter
Have you ever looked at the beautiful Winter Containers featuring spruce tips and other lovely greenery and said “yes, please”, just to look at the price tag and said “no, thank you.” I just can’t justify spending those prices and yet I love adding festive touches for the holidays and having something pretty to look […]
Creative Gifts for Gardeners
In many cases Gardeners are a little difficult to buy for. Do you have loved ones on your gift giving list that are gardeners? Most of us have lots of tools and gloves, although I’m never opposed to receiving more. The gift ideas for Gardeners that I’m sharing are not your run-of-the-mill garden tools, […]
How to Grow Amaryllis Indoors (The Perfect Winter Flower)
Amaryllis are one of the most amazing flowers. Some of my readers from warmer climates can grow these beauties outdoors, but in non-tropical climates, Amaryllis are grown indoors. The bulbs are big, chunky bulbs and are a popular Christmas flower. Often they are packaged in pretty boxes for gift giving. Follow along today as I […]
Fall Flower Garden Inspiration (Plus Decor Ideas)
Other than the fact that Winter follows too close behind, I love Fall! I love the chill in the air, pumpkins, mums, scarecrows, bonfires and fall flower gardens. Today it all comes together with some awesome Fall Flower Garden Inspiration and some cute and creative Fall Outdoor Decor Ideas. A few years ago I shared […]
How to Overwinter Tender Plants and Bulbs
Now that Fall is here and winter is nipping at our heels (at least here in zone 4), it’s time to start thinking about ways we can protect our investments in some of the plants we purchased this summer by learning how to overwinter tender plants and bulbs from our gardens. Do you have a […]
All About Seed Collecting
Do you gather seeds from your favorite flowers or vegetables in the Fall? I’ve been doing a bit of Gathering and Sowing Seeds and I get excited thinking about the little seedlings coming up next spring. I can go crazy overboard buying seeds in the winter when the seed catalogs come out, but those $2, $3 […]
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