Tag Archives: gardening
Finding Hope in the Garden
"Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."-Ralph Waldo Emerson I love gardening. I love the patience it requires, the careful detail needed to give each plant what it needs, the problem solvi...
Maria Magee Apr 23, 2024
My Burlap Bag Gift of Joy - The Day My Garden Tote Arrived
Spring is here! We've made it through the time change and a LOT of rainy days. It is finally time for those of us who garden to get out and put our hands in the dirt. This is what we've been waiting f...
Ann Kirsten Mar 28, 2024
Seeds - Seeds - Seeds
As summer winds down and autumn approaches, many of my plants have gone to seed. Weird, brown pods of all shapes and sizes have replaced my bright flowers. I suppose some people are a bit sad when thi...
Ann Kirsten Aug 18, 2023
Our First Family Garden
This spring, we did something new; planted a small garden. The Grandparents were kind enough to share a portion of their backyard with us so we could execute this fun project. GrandMa purchased all th...
Rachel Matembe Aug 10, 2023
Late Summer Gardening
I love my spring and early summer garden. Everything looks so fresh and new. I revel in the light green colors of the tender new shoots and the expectation of things to come. Then, early summer brough...
Ann Kirsten Aug 01, 2023
Nana's Garden
Most of my neighbors have lovely, well-kept yards. Their lawns are green and they have symmetrical plantings in their garden beds. Mine? Well, it's a bit different. I just can't wrap my head around li...
Ann Kirsten Jun 03, 2023
Bee Baths and Toad Houses
Looking for a way to attract bees and toads to your garden? These cute houses and baths work great! They are fun to decorate but you can also leave them plain if you'd like, there are lots of possibil...
Maria Magee May 26, 2023
Tips for Lazy Gardeners
I am a lazy gardener. I'm fortunate to live in an area with plentiful rainfall because otherwise my garden would be a wilted mess, like my houseplants. My husband has actually told me to quit buying h...
Ann Kirsten May 22, 2023
Spring Tree Craft
Spring is upon us, and the world is exploding with color. I love it! It's like God is rewarding us for making it through a long, gray winter and boy does He give awesome rewards! Everywhere I look the...
Ann Kirsten May 19, 2023
Making Your Own Seed Tape
I am a haphazard gardener at best. I love the neat, orderly rows I see in gardening magazines, but I can't seem to replicate them. Instead, I end up with a pile of seeds in one spot and nothing next t...
Ann Kirsten Apr 17, 2023