Gardens are places where we see cycles of life and interactions between flora, insects, and fauna. Native plants have symbiotic relationships that have evolved over …
Steps to Adding the Right Natives to your Garden
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Cute Combos
This summer, I have had lots of surprise, cute combo moments. I want to share a few of them with you. This is one of …
Everyone is Gardening!
With our lockdowns comes a bit of anxiety and the unknown. Some people go to extremes with their fear and start to hoard household items …
Starting the Side Garden
It has been a while, and now that we are all at home, there is no better time to garden! I have been slowly working …
Plants for Late Summer and Early Fall
September always throws me for a loop. It usually has pretty warm temperatures that keep you in the summer mood; but days are noticeably shorter, …
Wilderness in the City
I love wild spots. I like nicely maintained spaces too, but seeing native plants in the appropriate soil/light/zone is the most pure portrait of the …
Camping and Inspiration
This past weekend, we were camping at Nelson Dewey State Park in Cassville, Wisconsin. It is a beautiful, but buggy, spot along the Mississippi River. …
Starting New
This weekend, I had the pleasure of working on a parkway garden with Sonya and Amour. This spot will be enjoyed by everyone that passes …
Time for Roses
I happened to be at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for peak rose bloom! It was quite a sight and smelled wonderful. People thoroughly enjoyed them. I …