Prettiest Purple Flowers for Your Garden

Purple Flowers for your Garden
March 2, 2016 0 Comments

Spring is  on it’s way, I’m sure it is.  While we are all waiting patiently for it to get here, why not get a little more garden planning done and consider the flowerbeds, window boxes, walkways, and all types of planters that we will fill? Purple flowers are a great addition to them all for …

Beautiful Blue Flowers for Your Yard and Garden

Blue Flowers for Your Garden
February 29, 2016 0 Comments

I have already shared with you the Prettiest Purple Flowers – and I promised you a post in March with the Best Blue Flowers….   Beautiful Blue Flowers for your yard and garden.  These are all perennials, and I have grouped them into their bloom season, spring or summer.  Spring Blue Flowers   The hardy columbine prefers …

Give Your Garden a Fairy Tale Look

Give Your Garden a Fairy Tale Look by Planting Lupines
August 7, 2015 0 Comments

  “and when she saw lupine flowers blooming outside her window, she knew just what she would do to make the world a more beautiful place”  Barbara Cooney, Miss Rumphius   Fairy Tale Garden Lupines are a hardy perennial that very easily self seed.  The tall brightly coloured spires really do create a fairy tale …

Warm Up Your Fall Garden With Yellow Orange and Red

July 26, 2015 0 Comments

  Choose these warm coloured blooms, for your fall garden.   I would typically start out by telling you that Fall is my very favourite season.  I hesitate a wee bit this year though because last winter was so long, and this summer has gone too quickly.  So this year instead of longing for the colours, …

Top Ten Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Thoughtful and Beautiful DIY Appreciation Gifts for Teachers
May 19, 2015 0 Comments

One of the biggest landmarks of summer is the end of the school year.   A lot of parents help their children make and or buy gifts to gift to their teachers, in an effort to show their appreciation.  I wholeheartedly support this movement!  We are blessed with some wonderful teachers, and I am all for giving …

Gardening Books for Beginners and Experts

11 of the best gardening books for beginners and experts alike. Vegetables, flowers and herb gardening, container and square foot gardening and journalling.
March 3, 2015 0 Comments

There are a multitude of things to consider when planning out your garden. Generally speaking soil types, as well as sun vs. shade, and climate are top of the list.  However, plant hardiness, compatibility with neighbour plants etc are also key factors. Whether it be flowers, herbs or vegetables, knowledge is power, and knowledge often comes …

Make the World More Beautiful

June 17, 2014 0 Comments

 I have seen something brand new this week, can you guess what? Hot pink lupines! They make the world more beautiful is so many amazing ways.   Make the World More Beautiful I have seen something brand new this week, can you guess what? Hot pink lupines!  I have not been everywhere, nor have I seen …