November in southern Michigan is a month of extremes. This year, November has been consistent. Grey and cool with shortened days and frosty nights. The garden is taking on its Winter appearance. Once filled with shades of green, it’s now turning the most wonderful shades of gold.
Here are some photos of our garden at the beginning of November.
I love visiting historic gardens. Walking the grounds, imaging what the garden was like “back in the day”. Picturing what life was like in the time the garden was created. How did they purchase the plants, fertilize the soil and care for the garden? Gardens are ephemeral and typically fall…
The average gardener doesn’t have a sponsor, doesn’t have a greenhouse, and doesn’t have a landscape crew. Here’s the tasks I need to do in the May garden.
The Amazing Gertrude Jekyll and Her Home Munstead Wood was the home of Gertrude Jekyll from 1896-1932. It was here that Gertrude Jekyll created not only her home but also her business. The house included a book room, flower room, workshop, and a dark room where she developed photographs of…
April in Michigan is still pretty cold, but there’s plenty to accomplish in the garden. Here’s the list of tasks I have planned for the April garden.
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.
There have been past years when I was so busy that I didn’t have time to complete all my Fall gardening mini-adventures. These are the things that will help to bring your garden to life in the Spring and will also bring the beauty of your garden into your indoor…