by Noelle Bertram | Sep 17, 2024 | Home & Garden
The Most Drought-Tolerant Plants for Zone 6 After five years of living in Cental Oregon, where summertime temps routinely hit the 90’s & 100’s (for most of July & August): I’ve become very familiar with plants that enjoy the heat! Every...
by Noelle Bertram | Aug 23, 2024 | Home & Garden
Good Companion Plants for Russian Sage When I originally moved into my home (with an all-dirt backyard), I dreamt of looking out at a sea of lavender from my kitchen window. And here it is, nearly five years later: & I’m looking out at an incredible sea of...
by Noelle Bertram | Aug 8, 2024 | Home & Garden
Why I Love Russian Sage as a Cut Flower! In my August garden: Russian Sage is the superstar. As soon as temps hit the 90’s & 100’s, Russian Sage takes off….growing up to a foot per week! Several of mine are taller than me right now, which makes...
by Noelle Bertram | Jun 28, 2024 | Home & Garden
How to Keep Foxgloves from Falling Over Foxgloves & delphiniums are two of my favorite flowers. And both are quintessential cottage garden flowers….bringing a sense of romance to the garden. But because they grow so tall (up to 3 or 4 feet), they can fall...
by Noelle Bertram | Jun 10, 2024 | Home & Garden
How to Prevent Weeds in Flower Beds This year in Central Oregon has been a HUGE year for weeds. From countless windy days, to plentiful rain & snow during winter, & now to strong sun: this has been a recipe for tons of weeds! All my friends who own homes...
by Noelle Bertram | May 21, 2024 | Home & Garden
How to Create a French Country Dining Room Sooo….I’ve written about French country gardens, & most recently, about great French country paint colors. This relaxed, yet formal style seems to be having a “Comeback Moment.” In its more...
