How to Create a French Country Home Of all the places I’ve traveled, it still surprises me that French style is what I’ve gravitated towards most, in decorating my home. And French country style, to be specific ~ which can be either formal, or very...
The Easiest-to-Grow Plants in Garden Zone 6 So my friend Kadi & I recently went “shopping” in my backyard for easy-to-grow plants. She just built a home in Bend, & is now starting the landscaping process: so she was looking for about 5-6 plants...
How to Prevent Planted Hydrangeas from Wilting I LOVE hydrangeas!!! Love, love, LOVE. But, this is a fickle plant. Too much sun? She’ll wilt. Not enough water? She’ll wilt. Suffering from transplant shock? She might wilt too! The big-leaf variety,...
How Much Does a “She Shed” Cost? So I’m about nine months into my “She Shed” project, & at this point: I’ve almost got the shed looking like an actual room. But its been a heck of a process!! I’ve done it...
Good Companion Plants for Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are my favorite flowers!! I love them even more than roses, as their bloom season is so long, & their big green leaves are even prettier than most rose leaves. Yes, they can be difficult to grow: too much sun, they...
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Garden My black lab Charlie has a lovely little morning ritual: she heads out into the garden as early as possible, does her morning business, & then she finds a place to perch where she can watch the birds do their morning business! ...
