Gingham Gardens

I love flowers and since you’re here, I’m betting you do too. Perennials are the backbone of most flower gardens. A perennial is a plant that lives more than two years. Some are short-lived, meaning they only stick around for 2 or 3 years, but my favorite, Classic Perennials are those you plant once and […]

Whether you’re planning your first flower garden or your fiftieth flower garden, it’s always good to have a design in mind. How do you design your flower gardens – do you sketch them out on paper? Or, do your fly by the seat of your pants? I’ve done it both ways, and I’m always happier […]

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. […]

Whether it’s a cute bunny, a hungry deer, ornery squirrels or bad bugs, dealing with pests in the garden is just part of gardening. And, often a very frustrating part of gardening! Over my many years of gardening I have dealt with many types of pests and while there are many, many remedies out there […]

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. […]

Who doesn’t love fresh cut flowers in their home or office? Flowers just add such a fresh and cheery element to a space. I’ve always gone through my gardens and clipped flowers for indoor bouquets, but I’ve decided this year I’m going to plant a flower garden just for cutting. Follow along and you too […]

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 […]