This time of year I’ve got one thing on my mind. Getting back into the garden. February and early March is when I’m pretty much done with Winter and cold weather. All I want to do is feel the sunshine on my head and get my hands dirty. Starting seeds inside in preparation for the…
How to Host a Wreath Making Party
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 their own 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 have shared stories about…
3 Design Takeaways from Chanticleer
Chanticleer is a garden located roughly 30 miles outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It used to be the home of the Rosengarten family. The house was built, with other summer homes, along the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. People picked the location to get away from the heat and hustle of Philadelphia. We visited Chanticleer in late…
The January Garden
We’ve been lucky to have a fairly mild Winter up to this point. But Michigan isn’t known for consistent weather. We were due for real Winter weather and it has finally arrived. It has snowed and the temperatures have dipped into single digits. Yep. It’s January. Here’s some photos showing the January garden. I remain…
