Read on for 5 simple strategies will help you keep growing—even when life says slow down.
Martinis & Marigolds | Refreshingly Simple Garden Tips
Sizzle and Serve: Garden Goodness on the Grill
Jul 17, 2025
With summer in full swing, the bounty of fruits and vegetables available is almost overwhelming. Grilling is an ideal way to cook not only meats, but fruits and vegetables as well.
Never done it before? Don’t worry - the good news is that grilling perfect produce is easy. Read on for a few helpful hints to make your fruit and veggie grilling a success.
How to Spend Less Time Watering and More Time Enjoying Your Garden
Jul 10, 2025
In most of the US the heat of the summer is upon us. This is the time of year that we see our plants drooping under the hot summer sun and we need to spend more time watering. Hmmm or do we?
Not if you use my secret weapon. Read on to find out how to decrease the time you spend watering your flower beds, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your garden.
It's Too Hot to Plant - Now What?
Jul 02, 2025
The heat of summer is upon us in most of the US. While it might be tempting to continue planting, the next optimum time to plant perennials and shrubs is fall.
So what' a gardener to do besides maintenance chores? (And hopefully by following our tips you don't have too many of those!)
Read on for 5 of my favorite gardening-related and relaxing things to do now that the rush of Spring planting is over.
5 Easy Ways to Host Stress-Free Summer Gatherings
Jun 26, 2025
Ready to enjoy your backyard without the party prep stress? Discover five simple tips to make your summer entertaining relaxed, beautiful, and totally doable—even if you're short on time or energy.
Read on for my tips on how to be a guest at your own parties!
From Salsa to Stew: Why Cilantro Deserves a Spot in Your Garden (Even If It Drives You Crazy)
Jun 19, 2025
Cilantro can be a tricky herb—beloved by some, despised by others, and quick to bolt in the heat.
But don’t give up on it! This one plant offers two flavors: fresh, zesty cilantro leaves in the spring and warm, aromatic coriander seeds by fall.
Read on to learn how to grow, harvest, and make the most of both.
Give Foliage the Spotlight in Your Summer Garden
Jun 12, 2025
Think flowers are the stars of the summer garden? Think again. Foliage plants bring bold color, texture, and structure that can take your garden from ordinary to unforgettable—and many are surprisingly low maintenance. Whether you're designing a lush container or refreshing a tired garden bed, leaves can do more than just fill in the gaps—they can steal the show. In this post, you'll discover three simple ways to use foliage for big visual impact. Ready to see how a few well-placed leaves can transform your garden?
Keep reading—you might never look at flowers the same way again.
Creating a Garden Butterflies Will Love
Jun 05, 2025
When creating our low maintenance garden spaces, it’s fun to provide a habitat for garden visitors like butterflies. Butterflies can add even more beauty to already beautiful landscape. I love sitting on my deck and seeing them flutter from one plant to another along with the bees and hummingbird moths. It’s fun to see them enjoying all of the flowers that I spent so much time planting.
Butterfly gardens require several things to be successful. Read on to find out how to create a garden that butterflies will 'flock' to.
Getting Started with Growing Vegetables - A Beginner’s Guide
May 29, 2025
Thinking About Growing Your Own Vegetables But Not Sure Where to Start? 🌱
If the idea of planting a vegetable garden feels exciting—but a little overwhelming—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve grown a few herbs or tomatoes in pots, or maybe you’re starting completely from scratch. Either way, this beginner-friendly guide is here to help.
In this post, you’ll find the simple steps I followed to get started, what worked (even in the heat!), and tips to make your first veggie garden feel doable—no matter your experience or space.
Whether you're dreaming of fresh-picked tomatoes or wondering what you actually need to grow your own food, this is a great place to begin.
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🌱 Gardening Made Doable: 5 Tips for Scaling Back Without Giving Up
May 22, 2025
Gardening doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If you’re short on time, space, energy—or just feeling the strain of doing it all—you don’t have to give it up completely. With a few thoughtful adjustments, you can still enjoy the beauty, joy, and satisfaction of gardening on your own terms. In this post, I’m sharing 5 practical tips to help you scale back without stepping away, so you can keep your hands in the dirt and your heart in the garden.
Creating a Low Maintenance Garden - Step by Step
May 15, 2025
We all want to have beautiful gardens in the summer. But who wants to spend hours and hours tending plants that are high maintenance or just don't do well? Not me.
I love to garden but I also like to 'set it and forget it'. Meaning, I want to plant something and have it look great with very little maintenance. Impossible, you say? Not really.
Read on for my secrets to a low maintenance garden.
Herb Gardening Made Simple: 8 Must-Haves for Your Summer Garden
May 08, 2025
I don't remember when I fell in love with herb gardening. For a very long time, herbs have been one of my favorite types of plants to grow. Perhaps that's because growing herbs was one of my first gardening successes.
Whether I'm growing herbs in a big garden or containers on my deck, there are a few that I always plant. And the bonus here is that they're all easy to grow.
Read on for my top 8 must have easy to grow herbs for you to try in your garden this summer
Gardening in the Shade: 7 Perennials You Can Count On
May 01, 2025
Got shade? Gardening in the shade can be tricky. I’m always looking for plants that do well in the shade and I'm especially fond of perennials because they come back every year. Many also spread or grow large enough to be dug up and divided, giving me more value for my money.
Read on to learn about a few shade loving perennials that have worked well for me. I've included their hardiness zones so you can see if they will be perennial for you, too.