Tag: the joy of gardening

The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers

The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers

I've always found wildflowers and farmhouse flowers to be some of the most beautiful sights, if for no other reason than the brilliant array of colors. Sunshine yellow, deep purple,  
He Was No Ordinary Gardener

He Was No Ordinary Gardener

As a gardener, Easter is an extra special holiday. It's a celebration of Spring, when the flowers are coming into bloom, the robins are singing, and blue skies are on  
Planting Inspiration for Your Next Garden

Planting Inspiration for Your Next Garden

I admit that I often look to beautiful gardens for planting inspiration. That might come from a perfect combination of colors, the soft curves of spring garden, or the excitement  
We Were Not a Gardening Family

We Were Not a Gardening Family

I like to think of my family as a gardening family. I love spending an afternoon with my daughter and husband planting seeds, pulling weeds, and enjoying the smell of  
Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening

Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening

As flower gardeners, we take comfort and respite in the fact that some things remain constant: watching our favorite perennials bloom again each Spring, getting lost in the beauty of  
Learning to Garden and Living Forever

Learning to Garden and Living Forever

Do you remember when you were learning to garden; the first time you planted a seed and, following all the signs of nature, brought it to bloom? Gazing at your