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New England garden cottage with white picket fence and messy flowers

Cottage Garden: The Beauty of Messy Flowers

Gardening January 25, 2020

Is it too soon in the year to talk about gardening? Because I want to share the beauty of messy flowers that are the signature look of a cottage garden.   What is it about messy flowers that pulls at my heart string? My mother’s garden was always very tidy with perfect groupings of flowers…

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Sunflowers in Country Gardens

Tour a Country Garden at the Farm

Gardening September 12, 2019

Is there anything more quaint and nostalgic than a country garden? The image conjures up scenes from the past when America was a young and growing. Old fashioned flowers, heirloom vegetables, corn bins, and simple farm animals all come to mind.   I think this is the last post about my trip to Door County,…

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Sunflower Farm

Why Fall is the Best Season to Enjoy Gardens

cozy living, Gardening September 7, 2019

Some people think that fall is the end of gardening season. But I think fall is the best season to enjoy gardens. The earth is so full of color this time of year and weeds are no longer prolific.   Today is the first Saturday of the month and that means it’s time to join…

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Gardens at Stone's Throw Winery

Beautiful Gardens of Stone’s Throw Winery

Gardening August 26, 2019

Have you ever visited a winery? We enjoyed a trip to the beautiful gardens of Stone’s Throw Winery in Door County, Wisconsin.   A couple of weeks ago my entire family and I were vacationing in Baileys Harbor and drove past a pretty winery and decided to make sure we took a trip there before…

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Backyard Koi Pond by Aquascape

Garden Pond Tour: My Favorite Outdoor Space

Gardening, Pond July 18, 2019

Summertime – and the livin’ is easy! It’s super hot out but I don’t care because I love summer. Especially when I can spend time enjoying my garden pond.   Everything is lush and green in my backyard and it’s my favorite place to be right now. I feel blessed because having a pond is…

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Cottage Garden with Arched Arbor

Charming Cottage Garden Tour with Fountain

Gardening July 16, 2019

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…

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Iceland Poppies in a Container Garden

Creating Garden Spaces in My Yard

Gardening June 20, 2019

Many of you know that we got a new pond last summer, and little did I know how much that would change my world! My backyard went from drab to fab and that led to sprucing up and creating new garden spaces in my yard.   The above garden pond photo was taken before the…

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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 April 25, 2019

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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Tips for Growing Orchids Indoors

Yes, You Too Can Grow Orchids!

flowers, Gardening April 5, 2019

Contrary to popular opinion, orchids are fairly easy to grow once you know what they like. And if you’re the type of indoor gardener who forgets to water her plants, then the choice to grow orchids is perfect for you!   Watering Requirements Orchids don’t like wet feet and won’t live long if their roots…

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Victorian Style Picket Fence with Circular Arbor

A Picket Fence for Front Yard Curb Appeal

Gardening April 3, 2019

Ever since I moved into my humble home I’ve toyed with the idea of adding a picket fence for front yard curb appeal. I love the idea of a quaint little fence defining the landscape with an element of charm. Photo by Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects Once the fence is up, garden areas can…

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Martha's Flowers - how to garden, grow, and arrange

Martha’s Flowers: Book Giveaway

flowers, Gardening March 26, 2019

I’m determined to instill the love of gardening and all things green into my readers – even if it’s just a small leaflet of desire. Of course, many of you are avid gardeners both indoors and out! To celebrate the love of flower gardening, I’m giving away a copy of the book, Martha’s Flowers –…

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Spring Bulb Garden Idea with Tulips and Hyacinths

Inspiring Tulip Garden Ideas

Gardening March 23, 2019

Every spring I always wish I had planted more tulips in the fall. So last fall I did indeed plant more tulips – but I fear it’s not enough. I adore masses of these spring beauties in the landscape and decided to share tulip garden ideas on the blog today.   Organize clusters of tulips…

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Philodendron Brasil. A Beautiful, Easy-to-Grow Plant

Easy Houseplants Create Cozy Spring Living

cozy living, Gardening March 2, 2019

Spring flowers typically populate my home this time of year, but 2019 is the year of easy houseplants for me. See how to create cozy spring living with a variety of pretty greenery.   I’m completely smitten with Philodendron Brasil. The heart-shaped leaves feature a pretty pairing of dark and light green and the plant…

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Cottage Garden with Cosmos and a Picket Fence

Elements of a Cottage Garden

cottage style, Gardening February 9, 2019

Every year about this time I start missing my garden spaces. I look across the expanse of my snow-dusted lawn and start making plans for spring and summer. Today I’m pondering the elements of a cottage garden.   A quaint garden shade is a classic element of any cottage garden. Anything that gives your eye…

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Backyard Garden Pond with Pebble Beach

Create a Staycation: My 2019 Resolution

Gardening, outdoor living, Pond January 16, 2019

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Almost every year my New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Unfortunately, I don’t always stick to it. So this year I chose a more creative 2019 resolution inspired by The Nature…

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State Fair Zinnias in a Late September Garden

My Late September Garden and Pond Tour

Gardening, Pond October 1, 2018

Although it’s officially the first day of October, I’m sharing a tour of my late September garden and pond.   The State Fair zinnias are still going strong in our cutting garden. This is my favorite zinnia variety. They grow up to five feet tall and the more you cut them, the more they bloom….

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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.

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