Known as the original cottage garden flower, the Hollyhock has been prized for centuries. The plant is absolutely gorgeous, and has some pretty incredible herbal medicine uses, as well. In fact, in 1859 it was recognized in a medical journal to be an excellent way to soothe an upset stomach. I know what you’re thinking, […]
Plant Guide
Plant Of The Apps
What if there was an app that could identify different plants for you? I had this very thought while looking at this beautiful Philodendron variety at the grocery store the other day. I mentioned this thought to my daughter later in the evening, and she whipped out her phone to show me exactly what I […]
What Every Cottage Garden Needs
I don’t know about you, but I just love the look of a cottage garden. There’s something about them that just look so magical, homey, and oh so timeless. If you’ve been inspired to create a cottage garden of your own, take a look at this list of cottage garden features. Yours will look incredible […]
Plant Guide: Periwinkle
Periwinkle is one of my favorite flowers out there simply due to its incredible versatility. This trailing plant looks amazing as the fillers in any kind of planter and even better as a groundcover in your backyard! And what’s even better is that it grows relatively well in almost any kind of zone. If I’ve […]
White Gardens: Moonlight Reflection
Looking for a totally unique gardening trend? Try dedicating a space in your garden to white followers for a beautiful touch. Not only do the white flowers themselves look stunning, but they can literally reflect the moonlight for a cool outdoor effect in your own backyard. Try this unique moonlight gardening trend today by planting […]
Tips To Create A Nurturing Greenhouse
Though my greenhouse isn’t that large, it is easily becoming one of my favorite parts of my backyard. I love opening the door to our greenhouse and soaking in all of the heat and humidity! Since we have built our outdoor greenhouse, I’ve planted things like tomatoes, watermelon, and even strawberries inside to help protect […]
All About Growing A Medicinal Herb Garden
I am a believer in the healing power of plants! While I wouldn’t trust a combination of a few herbs to necessarily cure my auto-immune disease, I do think that a little peppermint can do wonders for an upset stomach! If you want to add the healing power of herbs to your garden, you should […]
How To Make Every Day Tea Time In The Garden
Though I haven’t always, over the last few years or so I have really developed a liking for tea. In fact, I have a loose leaf tea collection that is slowly (but surely) taking over one of the cabinets in my kitchen. Tea has definitely become one of my hobbies. So I got to thinking […]
FABRICating A Quilt Garden
If you’ve ever been abroad to England or visited a botanical garden of some kind, you’ve probably seen a quilt garden in the first person. The idea behind a quilt garden is to use flowers and other foliage to create patterns and designs that look like quilts. You’ll need only a few items to make […]
It’s “Wild” But Some Flowers Like It Hot
Just a few months ago, my family and I headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico to visit some family members and take in the scenery. And while it’s rare to find a garden there that incorporates grass (grass requires too much water for this area of the country) it’s easy to find one with beautiful […]