DIY Stepping Stones and Paths

One of my favorite outdoor projects is playing in concrete and making my own stepping stones.  Your creativity mixed with some basic knowledge is all you need to come up with some awesome and unusual paths for your garden. Click here for some inspiration, ideas and tutorials. Click...

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Secret garden

This part of Westbury Gardens in Vermont reminds me of a secret garden.  I've always wanted a little pathway that leads to a secret garden in my garden and in my mind, it looks very similar to this one . . . except mine would have more color and maybe a water feature along the side. Very cool...

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Around the garden world in 365 days

Container gardens like the one in the photo is what we are striving to do in our garden that includes lots of concrete and container plantings.  Much easier maintenance than the wild look we currently have.  Love the tropical feel of this colorful garden vignette! This photo was taken...

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Containers in the garden

Daniela Baloi's vegetable garden in Hudson, Ohio was recently featured on Fine Gardening's website.   All I can say is that I'm jealous and would love the fenced garden area in my own yard. Although the garden is awesome and innovating, what caught my attention was this little sitting...

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What to do with a fallen tree?

When nature hands you lemons . . . thank God you and your family are safe and you still have a roof over your head. I don't remember such a rainy summer with fierce lightening that travels with the thunderstorms. These thunderstorms were too much for our huge oak tree that is dangerously close...

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Outdoor shower

When it comes to the garden, there are many projects that are still dreams and ideas in my head . . . an outdoor shower is on the top of that list! From Sunset Magazine . . . This weekend project has three basic parts: two wing walls and a center pole with the plumbing attached.  Time: One...

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Gardening tips from a master gardener

As a long time fan of Home and Garden Television (HGTV), the programming changes that have pushed my favorite gardening shows off the air continue to upset me.  Apparently, ratings for gardening shows fall short of the television executives' expectations and shows geared toward the real estate...

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Fabulous Water Features

This type of water feature is way on top of my wish list . . . and has been for many years.   Water features can be a large, elaborate and expensive set up or can be very simple and inexpensive.  The possibilities are endless, but where do you start? Cost has been a huge inhibitor...

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Tips on growing basil

Our basil seedlings are growing like weeds!  We are going to have more basil plants than I have ever grown at one time :)  One can never have enough basil and I love giving them to friends and family to enjoy . . . ready to pinch and use in cooking. Have you ever had a homemade...

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How to Build a Flower Tower

The possibilities are endless with these flower towers . . . different shapes, sizes, different plants, herb garden . . . love it! What you will need: Flower pot of your choice (For this I will use a 13 inch pot) 4-foot galvanized wire fencing with 2-inch x 4-inch openings Landscaping...

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Beautiful container plantings

Seems like I love container planting more and more as time goes by.  I love being creative and taking inspiration from other gardeners to come up with my own creations.   Although there are many wonderful websites to inspire us, my latest favorite is Fine Gardening Magazine's website....

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Cranberry Hibiscus

We have officially started working in the carport jungle getting it cleaned up and organized. The basil, tomato and pepper seedlings are thriving and we are so excited about getting our vegetable and herb gardens going.  For color in the garden, I have planted rainbow coleus, red salvia...

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Elegant Garden

The elegance of this garden immediately caught my attention when I was browsing through Fine Gardening's garden photo section for some garden inspiration.   Photo: Courtesy of Barbara Nuffer via Fine Gardening Since our property is so large and we really don't want to be a slave to the garden...

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Raised Beds

Need some inspiration for your spring garden? Click here for an awesome gallery of raised beds! ...

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Bamboo accents and incredible lighting

This yard reminds me that you can decorate the outdoors as you do the indoors.  Love the uplights to highlight the awesome bamboo accents.  Love this yard! Click here to see more photos. Photo: Courtesy of Susan Wawrzynowicz via Fine Gardeni...

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We are gearing up for the tomato growing season and waiting for our seeds to arrive in the mail.  Although we should have started growing the seedlings mid-January, it is better late than never! As the Captain and I have done research on growing tomato plants, I have been updating...

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Container gardening in the landscape

Love the simplicity of the container plants in this gorgeous Tennessee garden. Fine Gardening has featured Jeff Calton's beautiful garden, which is a mix of landscaped areas with lush lawns, trees, lots of blooms and container gardens. Click here to go to the article . . . Photo: Courtesy...

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February Bromeliads

The massive plantings of bromeliads with their red blooms provide a burst of color in this gorgeous tropical scene.  The water garden runs along a pond that is complete with fish, turtles and different types of birds who love to hang out in this area.  Do you blame them?   This...

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