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Cape Cod Flower Box

Let’s Talk Colorful Flower Boxes: Easy Gardening

Gardening May 14, 2022

Last Sunday I spend most of the day gardening, and tomorrow will be more of the same. I planted all my flower boxes and love how they look so far. Normally I plant the same flowers in the boxes because once I find what thrives in a spot, I tend to stick with that plant….

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Front yard tulip garden

Front Yard Landscape Ideas: Boost Your Home’s Value

Gardening March 28, 2022

This week I received The Gardener’s Idea Book from Proven Winners and it really got my creative juices flowing for the gardening season. One thing on this year’s bucket list is to re-do the front yard. Here’s some inspiration photos of front yard landscape ideas in case you’re ready for a little curb appeal improvement,…

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cottage garden path to shed

Garden Planning Ideas for Your Home

Gardening February 3, 2022

In a little over a month, crocus and other early spring flowers will start to poke their pretty heads up out of the soil. Daffodils and early spring tulips will follow soon thereafter.  But what really excites me is the appearance of Virginia Bluebells around the yard. Spring is always such an exciting time when…

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Bentwood chair on porch with plaid blankets, mums, basket of apples, and pumpkins

Outdoor Fall Arrangements to Try

fall decorating, Gardening September 11, 2021

Since I’m doing some early fall planting this weekend, I thought I’d look for some inspiration to get my creative juices flowing. In addition to re-planting my flower boxes with flowering kale and asters, I’m also considering fall vignettes for the front porch and backyard deck. Here’s a few outdoor fall arrangements you might want…

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Early morning sun shining on a backyard garden pond

My Koi Pond: The End of the Season

Gardening, outdoor living, Pond September 4, 2021

When September rolls around I know that this could be the last month of fully enjoying my koi pond. The fish continue to be active, the waterlilies are still in bloom, and plants around the pond are fully grown (and looking a little messy if I’m being honest). Days by the pond are always moments…

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Lush blooming summer garden with paved path

Style Showcase #94: Garden Paths and Living Spaces

Gardening August 10, 2021

Ready to see some pretty interior living spaces? My Style Showcase friends share great home decor ideas, and I’ve got a post at the end about creating garden paths in your landscape. Enjoy! Worthing Court | 7 Ways To Give Your Home A Late Summer Refresh Fox Hollow Cottage | Little Cottage Living Room Reveal…

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Madame Wilfron Gonnere Waterlily in Backyard Pond

My Pond Plants and Other Random Stuff

Gardening, Pond July 14, 2021

My pond is humming with activity and tomatoes are popping out on their vines in the vegetable garden. I’m patiently waiting for the brussels sprouts to do something and hoping the 10-foot tall sunflower stalks produce some flowers soon. Other than that, the ornamental onions and zinnias are faithfully doing their thing.   Let’s start…

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French Village: flowering purple wisteria vine

Pros and Cons of Whimsical Wisteria

Gardening May 29, 2021

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been attracted to wisteria. Its big, drooping blooms are breathtaking. When it wraps itself around a pergola or door frame, it seems almost magical to me. Whether you have it in your garden already, or are considering adding it to your landscape, here’s a few pros…

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Cottage Garden with Arched Arbor

Charming Cottage Garden Tour with Fountain

Gardening May 22, 2021

Walking through pretty neighborhoods to look at landscaping is how I get most of my ideas and inspiration for garden spaces. On occasion, I stumble across a beautiful garden tour online like this charming cottage garden with a unique fountain. Photo by Mom’s Design Build When designing garden spaces, it’s always helpful when the house…

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Fresh flowers in clay pots on wooden summer terrace

10 Summer Container Flower Garden Ideas

Gardening May 3, 2021

This weekend I’ll be headed to the nursery to select flowers for the garden. To help inspire me, I found several summer container flower garden ideas that I thought you’d enjoy too. Really, the sky’s the limit when you plant your flower pots. Just be sure to keep in mind that you’ll need to water…

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White picket fence with pink heirloom roses and lavender salvia

Cottage Flowers to Add to Your Garden

Gardening April 3, 2021

Do you dream of beautiful garden spaces in your yard? I know I do. I tend to be drawn more to old-fashioned gardens like the ones at my grandma’s house. Her rose garden surrounded by arborvitaes. Her cutting flower garden that created beautiful bouquets in the living room all summer long. But unlike my grandmother,…

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Lavender adds color in the garden and is also an excellent mosquito repelling plant

10 Mosquito Repelling Plants for Your Garden

Gardening March 27, 2021

Summer is my favorite season but the one thing I don’t like about it is – mosquitoes! Rather than use chemicals or sprays to keep them away, I prefer a more natural method, like this list of 10 mosquito repelling plants! Basil. Did you know that basil essential oil is deadly to mosquito larvae? The…

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Traditional landscape with spring bulbs

Spring Bulb Gardens to Soothe Your Soul

Gardening, spring March 10, 2021

Winter is coming to a close and I figure we can all use a dose of spring bulb gardens to lighten our moods and help anticipate the joy of longer days and warmer breezes, not to mention the beautiful colors of spring! Entryway Gardens Every spring I kick myself for not adding more bulbs near…

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Hummingbird Garden with a Honeysuckle Vine

Hummingbird Garden: Top 10 Flower Choices

cozy living, Gardening March 6, 2021

When we added a garden pond to our backyard, we set up a hummingbird feeder about the same time. It’s such a joy to relax by the pond and watch these tiny creatures flit around like little garden fairies. To create your own magical hummingbird garden, be sure to include some of these popular flowers….

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White Arbor with Garden Gate to Front Door

9 Charming Garden Gate Ideas for Your Yard

Gardening, outdoor living March 3, 2021

Maybe you don’t have a fence so you’re wondering why you need a garden gate. You can still use a gate to define an entry into a garden area, or even to the entry of your home. Fence or no fence, garden gates add charm and interest to outdoor spaces. Above, a hedgerow creates a…

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Colorful Blooming cherry tree and tulips in spring garden

Spring Flowers and Gardens: Total Eye Candy!

flowers, Gardening, spring February 20, 2021

Who’s ready for a shot of beautiful color in the form of breathtaking spring flowers? ME!! And probably you too, since most of country is experiencing a polar vortex. Today’s post is total eye candy and everything that there is to love about spring flowers and gardens. Sigh! A beautiful, blooming cherry tree above is…

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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