by Heather | Nov 29, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
As I search for different plants to try out in my yard, I’m always on the lookout for something unusual to add interest. my first summer in this house, some of that interest came in the form of a contorted filbert. This member of the hazel family qualifies as a...
by Heather | Nov 24, 2008 | gardening, plants
Have you taken a look around your neighborhood lately? If you have neighbors like me who don’t pull their annuals or cut back the perennials until winter has put them to bed, you’re bound to find some flowers still in bloom. In my yard is a large mum that...
by Heather | Oct 10, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
I really like cooking with fresh ingredients, garlic, herbs, and vegetables. There’s just something special about it. The rest of the garden has been harvested and the snow looms ahead, but it’s the perfect time to plant garlic. Now, there are two main...
by Heather | Aug 15, 2008 | Blog, flowers, gardening, plants
In my previous home, I noticed these funny stalks growing up in a neighbor’s yard, but with no green foliage. The next thing I knew, they were covered in pink flowers. I actually wondered at first if they were fake because there were still no leaves anywhere on...
by Heather | Aug 11, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Do you love the feel of the tropics, but live in a northern climate? I love the my old-fashioned cottage garden, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about adding some different elements in far corners of my back yard. I’d love a bamboo screen between me and the...
by Heather | Aug 8, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Despite the fact that the heat is still running high in most areas, the time for ordering fall bulbs is approaching. I’m always on the lookout for new and different plants for my yard–something that will stand out. I was thrilled to see allium bulbs in the...
