There is something quietly powerful about sage. It is not flashy. It does not rush. It grows at its own pace and seems to ask … Read More ›
Category: Flowers
The first time I grew dahlias in pots, it was not part of some grand plan. It was a space problem. Beds were full, the … Read More ›
The first time I tried making pressed flower candles, it happened almost by accident. It was late summer on the farm, the kind of afternoon … Read More ›
There’s something special about seeing plants gently swaying from the porch or hanging in a sunny corner of your home. Hanging planters have a way … Read More ›
There’s something magical about a Christmas cactus bursting into bloom just as the rest of the garden has gone quiet. Those bright pink, red, or … Read More ›
If you’ve ever walked through a rose garden just after the rain, you’ll know what magic smells like. That earthy sweetness, that perfume that hangs … Read More ›
There are some plants that you bring home, and before you know it, they feel like part of the family. The broken heart plant, also … Read More ›
If you’ve ever stood in front of a rocky hillside in the mountains, you probably felt that mix of peace and awe that only nature … Read More ›
Gardening has a funny way of making you fall in love with plants you never thought you’d care about. When I first planted canna lilies … Read More ›
When you step outside on a sunny day and hear the soft buzz of bees or catch sight of a butterfly drifting from flower to … Read More ›