Planning a Garden the Old-Fashioned Way
Planning a garden this spring? Discover how historic gardeners like Edith Holden used notebooks to document their seasons, and get inspired to start your own garden journal with simple color scheme ideas.
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Designing a Garden from Scratch
Designing a garden from scratch can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In my latest post, I’m sharing the process I’m using to create my new Kentucky garden—from studying historic garden design principles to choosing the right plants for the right place. Whether you’re starting with a blank slate or reimagining an existing space, these timeless design elements will help you create a garden that’s both beautiful and sustainable.
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Inspiring Backyard Garden Ideas
Discover inspiring backyard garden ideas as I start building a new garden in Kentucky Zone 6B. This article discusses why we moved and what to expect from Garden Moxie.
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Why Is My Patio A Mess? My Patio Clean Up
Get inspired to refresh your outdoor space with a patio clean up! Discover how a visit to a local shop motivated me to tidy up my cluttered patio, organize forgotten items, and start decorating for a cozy, creative space. Read about my step-by-step journey to transform my patio into a welcoming hideaway for 2025.
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Building A Remarkable Pollinator-Friendly Flower Garden
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the dirt, and make a real difference for our little buzzing friends? Building a pollinator-friendly flower garden isn’t just about planting pretty flowers; it’s about creating a place for the creatures that keep our world in bloom.
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A Peak at the June Garden
June and July are my favorite seasons in the garden. The garden changes fast this time of year. 2020 is proving to be the year of change, and that includes the garden. This is the first season I haven’t shopped at a garden center and purchased new plants. At first,…
