Plants To Consider
When posting pictures of my garden, I am often asked questions about some of the more unusual plants. So I thought I would write a quick post about some Plants To Consider as additions to your own garden this coming fall and spring. The beauty of these featured plants is that they are tough, weather-hardy
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
DIY ~ Easy Greenroof Birdhouses
Want a Greenroof Birdhouse but have limited carpentry tools and skills? I have just the project for you! I had been eyeing Greenroof Birdhouses for some time now, wanting to try them in our garden. But the average price of $50 each, not counting the plants, really put me off! So I figured out a
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
DIY ~ Basket Bouquet For Cheap!
I’m sure you have received a pretty basket of flowers for some special occasion and then wondered what to do when the flowers are finished? The basket is too nice to toss, what to do? Make yourself a Basket Bouquet for next to nothing, that’s what! Here is the basket I had sitting in the
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
Cottage In The Roses
Recently, my husband and I traveled to Eugene, Oregon to see our new grandbaby and his parents! Unfortunately, when I booked airline tickets back in February, I had no idea that June is when national and international track and field events converge there. Because my daughter and her husband have a tiny house, we chose
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
Easy Gardening Tip ~ Planting & Sharing Bulbs
When you are planting bulbs in the fall, do you find yourself scratching your head trying to remember where you needed a few more of this or that? The remedy is actually quick and easy, and I cannot believe it took me all these years of gardening to figure it out! Just plant
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
Spring Fling! Our Fairfield Home and Garden’s Windowboxes
For several weeks, our front porch has been the holding place for my gathering of spring bulbs, just waiting for the days to warm. Hardening off and adjusting to cool nights in a protected area have kept the blooms from bolting. Finally spring has arrived and I can start working in the garden again.
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
Spring Windowboxes
When planning for spring windowboxes, it is always a good idea to look back at past years’ efforts. Depending on your style and the local supply
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
A Visit to Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2015
February is the longest, shortest month of the year. Winter is dragging its heels, the wind is blowing and the landscape is bleak. What a wonderful time for a dose of spring encapsulated in a four-acre conservatory at Longwood Gardens. The annual Orchid Extravaganza is in full bloom now through March 29th. Thousands of orchids, spring
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
Our Fairfield Home and Garden’s Top 2014 Posts
Our Fairfield Home and Garden has had a great year! Garden and home projects that look great, are economical and able to be done by the average person are our focus. Here are the readers’ favorites for 2014. Just wait. I have lots more up my sleeve for 2015! Number 1 of all Our
It isn’t what you plant, but what is planted with it! Come see plant groupings that will bring more color and pizazz to your own garden, whether it is on a balcony, a suburban lot or acres of land.
An Oregon Trip ~ Proposal Rock at Neskowin
Just a quick little two-day road trip to Proposal Rock (Neskowin, Oregon) on the Pacific Coast. Early October, misty coastline walks and flowers still blooming. Icy water and warm sand along the rocky shore. A wonderful little get away that was a gift from my daughter and son-in-law. Let me show you some of the
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