by Heather | Aug 22, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
There’s something so soothing about the sound of running water. I’ve always had a thing for a bubbling creek, or the sound of waves lapping up on the lake or ocean shore, so when I started looking at putting together my landscape, I knew I had to put in...
by Heather | Aug 18, 2008 | Blog, DIY
Summer vegetables are starting to overflow your kitchen? Those veggies don’t have to be reserved for eating, you know. After a hectic summer, and back-to-school routine getting the kids ready for the new year, you deserve a break, and a bit of pampering....
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...
