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Practical Tips for Spring Garden Clean Up

Last Updated on March 2, 2021 by Joanna 34 Comments

Tulips and Spring Flowers

Oh my goodness, you guys, Spring Garden Clean Up is awesome! Yep, I know I’m crazy, but I really do love it. After being cooped up indoors all winter, getting to putter and work outside is literally a breath of fresh air. The sounds of the birds chirping and nature waking up after it’s long […]

Tips for the Aging Gardener

Last Updated on March 31, 2021 by Joanna 22 Comments

Seniors Planting

I hate to admit it, like it kills me to admit it, but here I go… my body is aging! At this point in my life, I’m starting to think about ways to simplify gardening tasks and change things up so that I will never have to give up gardening. With aging in mind, I’ve […]

Creating and Caring For a Low Maintenance Flower Garden

Last Updated on August 30, 2020 by Joanna 14 Comments

Shasta Daisies, Stella Supreme Daylilies and Vinca Flowers in a Low Maintenance Garden

Would you love to add some curb appeal to your home by adding flowers? Or, perhaps you just love the look of a flower garden and would like to have one. Most people are drawn to flowers and love the beauty they create in the world, and while many would love a beautiful flower garden, […]

Made In The Shade Gardens (Beautiful Ideas for Your Shade Garden)

Last Updated on September 18, 2020 by Joanna 28 Comments

There’s just something so tranquil and serene about shade gardens. I’ve been lucky enough in both of my yards to have both sun and shade gardens, but my favorite place to take a break in my gardens is in one of the shady spots. Although beautiful and serene, Shade Gardening can sometimes have its challenges. […]

Creative Flower Container Gardening

Last Updated on August 16, 2020 by Joanna 31 Comments

I love putting together combinations of flowers and plants in containers – the more unique and junkie the container or planter the better. For those without much space or not really into a big garden, container gardening is the way to go. Have a look and perhaps you’ll find a creative flower container gardening idea […]

Easy DIY Candle Making

Last Updated on August 10, 2020 by Joanna 9 Comments

DIY Scented Homemade Candles

I have a super fun DIY project to share with you today – it’s Easy DIY Candle Making. It’s not my usual gardening post, but I love a fun DIY project every now and then. Just about everyone I know loves Candles, especially in the winter. I sure do. These candles are clean burning, smell […]

Gift Guide For Gardeners

Last Updated on January 4, 2020 by Joanna 8 Comments

Gift Guide for Gardeners

Today I’m sharing my Gift Guide for Gardeners put together by a Gardener who really uses these gardening products and loves them. I’m not a big company or even a big gardening blog (yet), I’m just me, a 50+ year old gardener who does all her own gardening. There’s no garden staff, or a landscaping […]

Readers’ Garden Tour

Last Updated on January 4, 2020 by Joanna 12 Comments

Spring Garden - Gingham Gardens Readers' Garden Tour

You all are in for a treat today! It’s the day I share Gingham Gardens Readers’ Garden Tour. I’ve been asking for a few months now for readers of Gingham Gardens to send in pictures of their gardens and today is the day I get to share them. I’m just going to tell you right […]

End of Summer Butterflies and Blooms

Last Updated on January 4, 2020 by Joanna 30 Comments

Monarch Butterflies on Meadow Blazingstar Liatris - End of Summer Butterflies & Blooms

Our summer gardening season is coming to a close here in my Zone 4b Minnesota gardens. Plants are tired and this gardener is tired. Can you relate? However, once I get out and start taking pictures, I find that I have more to share with you than I initially thought. Take a break, grab your […]

July Flower Garden Tour

Last Updated on July 15, 2020 by Joanna 32 Comments

Image of flower garden with text overlay - Home Flower Garden Tour

The summer is going way to fast for me. I’m in total denial that it’s already the end of July. The gardens are looking great though and I’m the happiest when I can be outside tending my plants and flowers. Come along and join me for Gingham Gardens’ July Flower Garden Tour. We have so […]

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About Me

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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