A little tour of what's growing now in my backyard garden. "Focus on the positive." It's so easy for me to look at the pictures above and tell you everything that's wrong. I'm trying really hard to go outside…
It’s finally warm and it’s time to get growing again! I’m back outside working on my vegetable and herb garden. There is so much work to be done, and I’m gearing up for the challenge. I grow in zone 6a…
I'm so happy to announce the launch of the first annual World Artisan Day on April 18, 2021! This special day will honor all artisans around the world for their unique contributions to uplifting communities and preserving humanity’s cultures…
It’s crocus season! Spring is finally here, my friends! It’s so exciting to wake up to the birds singing, the sun shining and my garden blooming. I’m thrilled to add some hellebores to my shade garden (finally!) On top of…
One simply can't deny the beauty of roses. I've become a collector of sorts and look forward to seeing them come back to life again every spring. Each year, I go in search of the perfect new rose to…
In the magical world of aquascaping, floating plants know how to stay on top! Floating plants in both the pond and aquarium will improve the water quality and keep the algae under control. These plants also oxygenate the water, making…
I’ve always been curious about growing organic ginger. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) can be used in a variety of recipes, in potpourri mixes and even to make a delicious medicinal tea. Organic ginger for growing can be harder to find. I…
The northeastern most point of the U.S. near Madawaska, Maine, stretches over 2,076 miles to the southeastern most point at Key West, Florida, providing nearly an endless list of options to choose from when it comes to a vacation. But…
Planting bulbs that will bloom in the early spring garden is the perfect way to add a little bit of excitement and anticipation after what always feels like the dreariest season of the year. It will definitely fill you with…
If I could have garden fresh pico de gallo readily available all the time, I wouldn't complain. Out of all the recipes I made with my garden harvests over the summer, this was my easy and quick go-to. Grab a…
So here we have the final harvest of the season. Having a vegetable garden to care for while the world seemingly fell apart around us, really kept me sane. Gardening was the true definition of therapy this year. My last…
Here in zone 6a New England, the growing season is so short. By the end of November, trees have shed their leaves and plants have gone into hibernation mode. When the ground starts to freeze and the days become shorter,…
