As the radiance of summer fades and we slowly fall under autumn’s spell, our gardens invite us to make a few key choices that will ensure a fabulous spring garden. Before everything freezes in a silent layer of frost, the…
The Garden Thymes
Swapping Perfectionism for Playfulness
Dear Reader! Did you know that your garden is a playground? Gardening doesn’t have to feel as though you’re wearing a crisp, straw hat and reading from a script, meticulously doing things “the right way.” Let’s make that hat more…
Lavender vs. Catmint: A Sensitive Subject
When trying to cultivate a haze of purple in a garden, people often gravitate towards lavender. This mounded, flowery shrub smells amazing, it’s gorgeous, and it’s medicinal for our digestive systems and nerves. Grandmas all over the country sit in…
Summer Flower Feature: Milkweed
We assume you’ve already heard that Milkweed is the only place where Monarch butterflies will lay their eggs. These butterflies typically lay just a single egg on a plant. While their dependence on this perennial flower is fascinating, it’s also…