Garden Gem-

Garden Gem-

Sometimes the greatest inspiration and ideas for our own yards come from visiting another garden. Such was the case and my inspiration for this week’s Garden Moments post. A July 4th visit to the Secret Garden behind the famed Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island...
Rainy Days & Mondays-

Rainy Days & Mondays-

I love rainy days. Inspired by the sights and sounds of rain, these are the moments when I get my best creative work done. I’m not talking monsoon rains that overload gutters and wash good things away. I’m talking rain that is gentle and soothing and...
Garden Moments is BACK!!-

Garden Moments is BACK!!-

After what has seemed like an endless, dreary winter, and a chilly spring, warmer weather has finally landed. And that means my weekly Garden Moments blog is back, baby!!! So, let’s kick this year’s blog off with the results of some recent garden planting...
Garden Moments Hiatus-

Garden Moments Hiatus-

The reality of the Winter Solstice arriving has proved a bit intense. We just got hit with a blizzard and the weather shows little sign of improving for a while. That said, Garden Moments posts will take a little hiatus and return again in the Spring 2023 as the world...
Holiday Wreaths-

Holiday Wreaths-

This week for Garden Moments, I’m sharing another of my outdoor holiday wreaths. Placing seasonal greens and dazzling strings of lights in strategic garden spots, especially where I can see them from inside on the coldest days, helps me beautify the outdoors...
Fragrant Evergreens-

Fragrant Evergreens-

As I continue my seasonal gardening transition, I find myself moving from noticing what’s left of the summer flowers to pushing them aside to add the beauty of fragrant holiday greens. More than ready for brand new Garden Moments. On an unseasonably warm...