The Porch Planters That Finally Worked
Every spring, I get the urge to fill our porch with flowers. In my head, the planters are always overflowing with blooms,…
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Creating a Cottage Garden: What I’ve Learned So Far
A few years ago, if you had asked me to define a cottage garden, I probably would have said something vague about…
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The Little Herb Garden That Made Me Love Gardening
When I first started gardening, I think I made it harder than it needed to be. There were so many choices. So…
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How We Made Our Porch Our Favorite “Room” of the House
One of my favorite things about spring is getting our porch ready for another season of outdoor living. After a few months…
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Building My Cottage Garden One Season at a Time
I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors. Whether we are traveling somewhere beautiful, sitting on our porch at home, or simply taking…
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What My First Garden Taught Me
This past summer, I planted my very first kitchen garden. I’ve always loved the idea of growing my own vegetables and herbs-…
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The Summer My Basil Finally Thrived
Basil and I have historically had a complicated relationship. For years, I would plant it with the best intentions and high hopes,…
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Before You Buy That Plant, Check This First
One of my favorite things to do in the spring is wander through a local garden center. If you’re anything like me,…
