Welcome to “Girl Who Gardens!”
Welcome to my garden!
First off….what exactly is “Girl Who Gardens??!”
“Girl Who Gardens” is simply an off-shoot of the “Girl Who Travels the World” website: in the beginning of 2020, right before the world turned upside down, I happened to buy a house….& this house happened to have a huge yard that was just hard, Central Oregon volcanic dirt. During the past two years, I’ve been working hard to transform this barren plot of land into something a wee bit prettier, shall we say. And, slowly but surely, I’ve managed to do a lot in two years: using French country gardens & Joanna Gaines as primary inspirations, I’ve slowly turned my backyard into a beautiful sanctuary….
Little by little….
Step into my garden….
A shot of my garden from above…
Some of My Favorite Garden Articles…
The Most Drought-Tolerant Plants for Zone 6
After many years of gardening in Central Oregon: I’ve come up with a list of the most drought-tolerant plants for Garden Zone 6…
Good Companion Plants for Russian Sage
I love Russian Sage plants for their beauty & drought-tolerance. Let’s discover some good companion plants for Russian Sage here…
Why I Love Russian Sage as a Cut Flower!
Here, I’ll tell you why I love Russian Sage as a cut flower! It looks similar to lavender, but is much heartier, & its flowers last longer…
How to Keep Foxgloves from Falling Over
Foxgloves & delphiniums are two of the tallest flowers in the garden. Learn how to keep foxgloves from falling over (it’s SO easy!) here…
How to Prevent Weeds in Flower Beds!
Weeds have been a BIG problem for me this spring! But I figured out a new trick: how to prevent weeds from growing in my flower beds…
How to Create a French Country Dining Room
I’ve written about French country homes & gardens ~ but how does one create a French country dining room? Learn how & get inspo here…
Best Faux Plants for the Front Porch!
Fake plants have gotten SO real-looking: at times, they fool even the savviest gardener. Here are some great faux plants for the front porch!
What are the Best Cottage Garden Flowers?
From dahlias to romantic wisteria….& roses to delphiniums: what are the best cottage garden flowers? I’ll give you lots of ideas here…
What are the Best French Country Paint Colors?
What are the best French country paint colors? From creamy white to lightest pink, pretty lavender to beautiful blue: let’s find out!
Some of My Favorite Garden Books…
A Few Garden Things I Love…
