Garden Design
Educating, Inspiring, and Encouraging
We all need it. Without it we would find life to be boring and mundane. We look for it in different places…magazines, T.V. programs, seminars, books, podcasts, conversations, and even…
Read MoreThe Opportunity of Stewardship
I read a blog post by Tara Dillard last night, and it resonated with my heart on how I feel about my home landscape as well as why I became…
Read MoreMy Bedroom Window
This summer has been unbearable with all of the triple digit temperatures and lack of water. Gardening was not for the faint of heart this season. I found myself inside looking…
Read MoreA Walk to Your Front Door
Ding Dong!We have all had that unexpected guest arrive and thought… “I wonder what the front door area looks like?” Most people leave and arrive to their homes through…
Read MoreBulky… or.. Bulk is Key!
Bulky Means 1. Having considerable bulk; massive. 2. Of large size for its weight: a bulky knit. 3. Clumsy to manage; unwieldy. This is the definition of bulky according to the online Free…
Read MoreTag You're It
Weather changes mean plant changes. With cooler temps and shorter days, the plants are wrapping up their blooming season. Most annuals will be making seed pods and dropping them in…
Read MoreNot to Be Taken with a Grain of Salt
My Secret Garden Tip of the week is one of those simple ideas that adds a lot of charm to your cut flower arrangements. =) Most garden enthusiasts enjoy bringing the flower…
Read MoreA Picture is Worth a 1000 Words
This is my Secret Garden. Built and maintained by…me. It all started when I could not grow grass under our two story deck. Out of frustration I decided to make…
Read MoreIf I Don't Ask… Who Will?
Okay, it has been a long hot summer here in Northwest Arkansas. I have spent most of my time dragging a hose around trying to keep things alive. So far…
Read MoreA Gardener in the Spring
Ah…spring. That lovely time of the year where everything in the garden shows signs of new life. Including the gardeners! You know how it goes…think about gardening all winter, plan,…
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