The key to a flourishing garden is to always have a good foundation, i.e. a good soil base. Over the years I have experimented with different mulches which is of benefit in the winter time to protect plants and then it subsequently adds to the soil when broken down. One of my favorite early bloomers […]
I know that Easter has passed, but just wanted to share that I made a few of these small cheery containers of pansies up and distributed them to family and friends. It was very simple to do and inexpensive. What a great idea for Mother’s Day gifts!
My blog is in memory of my mother-in-law and sister-in-law who both had the most amazing gardens in England and were most definitely my mentors when it came to gardening.
A view of the rockery garden showing creeping phlox, iberis and alyssum (perennials). Rockery plants always put on a good show in early spring.