Mrs. Francis King (1863 – 1948) was one of the most prominent gardeners of the early twentieth century. She counted among her friends and correspondents some of the most influential gardeners in history, including Gertrude Jekyll, Charles Sprague Sargent, William Robinson, Fletcher Steele, Ellen Biddle Shipman, and Martha Brookes Hutcheson.
Here’s the list of my 2020 garden resolutions. These are all the projects I have planned this season.
I created a new perennial border for my Mother-in-Law. This is just the beginning. I can’t wait to watch this garden develop.
Flowers Make Me Happy I love fresh flowers. Especially in Winter. I’m not a fan of a fake flower. I’d rather have a bouquet of dried seed pods than a bunch of super-realistic fake flowers. This week, I picked up flowers from Trader Joe’s and made myself a bouquet….
This time of year I’ve got one thing on my mind. Seed starting. I’m pretty much done with Winter and cold weather by February and early March. All I want to do is feel the sunshine on my head and get my hands dirty. That’s why seed starting is the…
A Wreath-Making party is a fun way to get together with friends to socialize, eat great food and be creative. Best of all, every guest leaves with a beautiful wreath. It’s a win-win! Not all my friends are DIY-types. This is something I kept in mind planning my party. Friends…