Category: Virtual Garden

I love this vibrant color combination of magenta pink peonies, orange oriental poppies, purple salvia, golden barberry and golden arborvitae in my June garden.

Exuberance isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it’s hard to weed.

It took me many years to realize that just because a volunteer went to the trouble of growing from seed, it does not have to stay. Less is more!

I love to fill my pots with beautiful combinations to complement my perennial flowers and shrubs in my front yard. After downsizing, I am fortunate to live in a side-by-side condo that allows individual freedom of expression.

If you’re serious about gardening, you’re serious about moving stuff around ♥️. Also, look closely, you never know who’s hiding in your garden 😉.

Water, but don’t over water. Give your plants room to grow. Composting is such a great way to give back. Well worth the minimal effort that goes into it!

Go to Solaris Farms in Reedsville for outstanding peonies and lilies.

Go to the garden every day you can.

My passion is edible landscaping. I have turned my 1.5 acre yard into a food forest. Some of the interesting fruits that I am growing include three varieties of currants. Currants are easy to grow and very decorative in the garden. I like to eat them fresh or make jam.

Keep an herb bed close to the grill.