My Garden is my escape
Background
a Garden for All seasons
Spring
The Spring growing season is unpredictable in Michigan. Spring in my garden is greeted with hellebores, daffodils, trout lilies, and snow drops. The blooms on the Forest Pansy red buds are always a highlight of the season.
Summer
By mid June, my garden is coming into its own. The summer months are filled with Annabelle hydrangeas, Japanese maples, phlox, and biennials like Rose Campion (Lychnis Atrosanguinea).
Autumn
As the growing season winds down, the Japanese anemones bloom in shades of pink and white. The Annabelle hydrangeas have turned bright green and the leaves change colors. My garden takes on a golden glow in Autumn.
Winter
Evergreens are the focus of the Winter garden. Even under a blanket of snow, the garden still looks inviting. It’s filled with cedar, boxwood, and yews to provide structure while the garden sleeps.
More From My Garden
Build 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.
An Absolutely Chilly 2023 April Garden
My garden is starting to wake up. I love this time of year when everything starts coming up after a long winter. It’s still cold, but things are growing.
Happy Garden Tour of My Garden in Autumn and 5 Improvements I Have Planned
Autumn is the perfect time to figure out what’s working and what needs improvement in your home garden.
Installing Plants In The New Island Border
I am working to reduce the amount of turf grass in my landscape. This video shows the plants I added to my new Island border.
Selecting Plants for My New Island Border
My new island border needs plant that are deer resistant and easy to care for. Check out how I figured out what plants to include.
Creating an Island Border
This season I am installing an island border filled with deer resistant shrubs and perennials. Here’s part 1 of the project.