It seems like everyone else has daffodil blooms, I’ve had daffodil envy for the last couple weeks. Now I have a few buds that are going to be blooms in time for this month’s Garden Bloom Day. I always get so excited about those first Spring blooms.
Here are my daffodil buds getting cozy with […]
I don’t have a much blooming here yet. I have a few nubbins peeking out of the soil where my daffodils and tulips are planted. We had 8 inches of snow here last weekend, so I think my bulbs are still in hiding.
My geranium I displayed last Bloom Day is still happily blooming away, and […]
Mays Dream Garden has Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day on the 15th of every month. Since my garden is covered in ice and snow the blooms are a little scarce at my house. I do have a pink geranium in my laundry room that’s happily blooming away while it looks out at the snow.
Since I spent […]
I heard about a cool company that crafts flowers out of recycled aluminum. The flowers are handcrafted and handpainted by disabled artists who live in the Appalachian region. The company is called Passion Works Studios, and they collaborate with artists, some with disabilities. The artists create one of a kind artwork such as these beautiful […]
If you have a pond you would like to naturalize, a great way to do that is with wildflowers, especially wildflowers and plants that are native to your area. You’ll want to look for plants which require low maintenance, and can hold their own against weeds. You’ll also want to stick with plants that are […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up in a couple weeks, you may be asking, how do I extend the life of the flowers I might get from that special someone?
There are several things you can do to help extend the life of your bouquet. Many florists give you a packet to empty into the water when […]
I love poinsettias. They’re one of my absolute favorite plants. I get at least one every year to display at Christmas time in memory of loved ones. Many will stay beautiful and keep their color for several months if properly cared for.
When you bring your poinsettia home cover it with a plastic or paper sleeve […]
I love geraniums they’re one of my favorite flowers in the garden, but they’re also one of my favorite houseplants.
I have a pink geranium in my living room window that blooms all year round, even in the winter months.
I also love scented geraniums. I have a citrus scented geranium in my kitchen. Every time I […]
My mom asked me the other day how to care for her Hibiscus after she brought it inside for the winter. She was concerned many of the plants leaves were turning yellow. I assured here that it was normal. Hibiscus often lose several leaves when they’re brought indoors for the winter.
When they’re used to […]
This month in Home and Dining, we’re going pink! October is breast cancer awareness month. You hear a lot of hype about breast cancer, but the truth is that it is a real concern for women. Younger and younger women are starting to be affected by this. If you’re a women, if you’re married […]
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