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While we are covered in snow…
I keep dreaming of outdoor spaces and what I want to do when spring arrives. This outdoor space is lovely: Source: griottes365.tumblr.com via Adore Your Place on Pinterest For now I will be content to...
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Snow days
It may even stick around long enough to give us a white Christmas! Here is what it has looked like in our part of the world the past two days: The sun on the snow against the blue sky was just amazing....
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Living in a bowl.
We basically live in a bowl. Our valley is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and it is beautiful. Except in the winter when a nasty thing called an inversion happens. We are in one now, and what...
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Signs of spring
Yesterday I went out into the garden and was surprised to see tulips coming up (not the flowers, just the stems). It still seems far too soon, even though we have been enjoying some lovely weather in...
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Truth in gardening.
Here is the truth: a garden doesn’t always look pretty. In fact, sometimes things get downright UGLY! This is what our front yard flower beds look like right now. Even though we have some gorgeous...
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Terrarium necklace
This past weekend I went to a class about succulents, terrariums, and living arrangements. It was jam packed with ideas and inspiration for creating easy and fun arrangements for the home and garden. I...
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Creating a patio space
When we moved into our home the back corner of our garden had a dog run, gravel, weeds, and hard to remove Spanish cane. Currently it has a nice cement pad, and a bunch of things that don’t really have...
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Gardengrams
Just a few “Gardengrams” to brighten your day. Even though this Sunflower isn’t real, it sure is cute and it makes me happy. Fellow video game players will likely recognize it as the mighty sunflower...
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Lovely Lilacs
Lilacs are one of my favorite things about spring. They smell so yummy, and they look so cute. We have two lilac bushes, one of which was here when we bought our home, the other we planted. Both have...
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Inspiring Succulents
On the left you see an inspiration image of succulents on chairs and purses. On the right, my small bistro set, which to me, looks like the same chairs used in the inspiration image. And of course,...
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The patio makeover is in progress, despite some very rainy days, I have been able to get a few little things crossed off of my to do list. First things first, the area needed to be cleared away to...
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Summer Plants that Will Bring Your Outdoor Spaces to Life
After a rollercoaster winter from coast to coast, spring has arrived and summer is on the way. For most, it is time to emerge from hibernation and enjoy the great outdoors. But this doesn’t have to...
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Grass, grass, and more grass.
My flowerbeds have been invaded by grass, both of the lawn variety and the weedy variety. You may remember I showed you how bad parts of it was before, and I am going to do it again. This time, a...
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The patio is done!
Just a quick note to show you our patio after photo! To see the full story, be sure to visit my goal Patio Makeover: Turn our neglected back corner into a patio for family fun in the sun! to read all...
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Learn How to Build a Home Greenhouse and Landscape Around It
Building a home greenhouse can extend your growing season through late fall and allow you to start early in the spring. This is perfect for winter squash and greens, or growing tomatoes and other...
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Petunias
What is the one flower that you just have to have in your garden? For me, it’s petunias. They are annuals in our area, so each year I get the chance to find a new variety to plant. The photo shows this...
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Make Your Own Birdbox
Most gardens are visited by birds, and whilst some consider them pests, many of us openly embrace their presence; sometimes even encouraging it – even if they do sometimes nibble at our freshly planted...
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Marimo balls make an interesting arrangement.
Marimo balls are lovely green balls of algae that you can easily keep for an interesting “flower” arrangement. Found in pet stores, in the fish section, these green balls are living plants that just...
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DIY Fairy Garden
Fairy gardens are miniature gardens that look like a fairy could live in them. They are also something that I have been dreaming of for some time now. After seeing some truly amazing fairy gardens on...
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Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home.
I always love seeing ladybugs in my garden. Not only are they kind of nostalgic (anyone else sing the ladybug song when you were young?), but they are also said to bring good luck if they land on you....
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