Waning October Magic-

Waning October Magic-

As we continue having unseasonably warm days in the Midwest, I am still amazed by the last of the October nature offerings uncovered in every corner of my sweet gardens. Incredibly grateful, too. Here are a couple of last dazzling garden hurrahs before November takes...
Mid-October-Garden Magic-

Mid-October-Garden Magic-

I find it amazing to visit the garden now and see how much it has changed this month. At a time when I’m preparing to cut back everything and finally toss out the remaining annuals, nature hits me one more time with its remarkable beauty. All I have to do is...
Recycled Posies-

Recycled Posies-

Just a quick Friday Garden Moments Post today. Last week I said I was going to go every other week with garden posts now that fall is here for real. But I think this post is worth sharing now. #winterimages #winterimages As I continue cleaning up my fall garden,...
Garden Transition Time-

Garden Transition Time-

We are now in one of the biggest garden transition times of the year. Summer to fall. Fall to winter. That said, I will be updating my Friday Garden Moments blog every two weeks now instead of weekly. Until spring returns, of course. As we get deeper into fall and...
Window Boxes.

Window Boxes.

Spent this week’s Friday Garden Moments on Mackinac Island, where the flowers and gardens are still beautiful and lush! The fudge is always yummy, too. I was especially floored by all the still-gorgeous window boxes, something those creative gardeners on the...
Store-Bought Posies.

Store-Bought Posies.

At this time of year, when nature’s floral bounty seems to be at a seasonal crossroad, it can be difficult to get a fresh-floral fix from your own garden. But while I am busy switching out summer offerings for hardy fall mums, I am grateful to still be able to...