Best Faux Plants for the Front Porch!

Best Faux Plants for the Front Porch!

Best Faux Plants for the Front Porch Every year in spring: I re-purchase hydrangeas & foxgloves for my front porch pots.  Those particular flowers never seem to survive the harsh Central Oregon winters (in a pot)!  This can get expensive though, if you’re...
What are the Best Cottage Garden Flowers?

What are the Best Cottage Garden Flowers?

What are the Best Cottage Garden Flowers?  What are the best cottage garden flowers?  Shrubs & plants that just ooze romance & charm!  I have two favorite garden styles: a relaxed French country garden, & a beautiful, flower-filled English cottage garden. ...
Best Companion Plants for Lilacs

Best Companion Plants for Lilacs

Best Companion Plants for Lilacs It’s just about time for the lilacs to bloom here in Central Oregon!  Along with forsythia & dappled willows: lilacs are among the first plants to bloom here in springtime.  Some may think of lilacs as an...
How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden

How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden

How to Create a Modern Farmhouse Garden Joanna Gaines really popularized “Modern Farmhouse” style ~ which blends traditional farmhouse decor with more contemporary design elements.  Most of the homes she & Chip designed on their popular show...