International Fairy Day is coming, June 24th! Modern fairies are generally portrayed as miniature humans with wings and magical powers. Although much of ancient folklore has portrayed them as large and malicious, modern fairies appear to be much more beneficent. In Europe, the fairy lore dates to the Middle Ages, but goes further back in… Continue reading Icons of Fairy Legend and Folklore
Confused by the terminology at the garden center? Not sure if you need a pergola or a trellis, a gazebo or an arbor? Here are some guidelines that should help end the confusion. The choice is yours – use what you like and what works with your style. When choosing items for the garden, consider… Continue reading Glossary of Common Garden Ornaments
Fill your own tea bags to make your own combinations of herbal tea blends. Make your tea bag using disposable tea bags or reusable cotton tea bags. By filling your own tea bags, you can choose the types and amounts of herbs you want and pay less than buying them ready-made. Add therapeutic herbs in… Continue reading Fill Your Own Tea Bags
CELEBRATE FAIRIES! So many reasons to celebrate in June - weddings, graduations, flag day, the first day of summer. But, did you know that June 24th is International Fairy Day! I didn't, until I searched for June Holidays and found quite a few obscure ones. Days to celebrate foods (doughnuts, cheese, bomb pops, fudge and… Continue reading International Fairy Day is coming, June 24
You’ve spent the summer teaching your kids to love, respect and enjoy nature. They’ve had a garden of their own and enjoyed the experience of taking care of flowers and reaping the harvest of their own veggies. But as the season draws to an end, how do you keep their interest in nature going? What… Continue reading A Child’s Indoor Garden
There is nothing more relaxing and enjoyable than watching butterflies flock to your garden. And you can create the perfect sanctuary for many types of butterflies. There are only a few things to consider . . . plenty of sun, shelter from the wind and the plants needed for food through their entire life cycle.… Continue reading Creating a Butterfly Garden
Imagine flying above your garden! Your beautiful flower beds that provide color and scent, a neatly manicured lawn, a patio for entertaining, and a pool or pond for relaxing would look just as inviting to you as they do from the ground. But what if you were a bird? Would you find the things you… Continue reading This Landscape is for the Birds
There’s nothing like the taste of fresh corn, whether it’s in the garden or grocery store. If buying, select them with the husks on and make some adorable playthings, while savoring the delicious taste. You can also let the husks dry to use later. Making cornhusk dolls has always been a popular craft in America.… Continue reading Cornhusk Dolls
Whether you place your plants individually or group them in different areas based on their needs, you will enjoy being surrounded by a little bit of nature in your home or office. Here is an A-Z list of some of the more common houseplants available in nurseries and home improvement stores, and their needs. Enjoy!… Continue reading Chart of Common Houseplants
There is nothing more delicious than a freshly picked, home grown vegetable. If you’re limited on space for a large vegetable garden, you can still grow several vegetables in containers on patios, rooftops, balconies or in a small yard. The most important thing to consider in placement of container plantings is sunlight. Most vegetables require… Continue reading Container Vegetable Gardening
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