Nursery Review: King’s Garden Center Stallings, NC
Explore King’s Garden Center in Stallings, NC, a top local nursery offering a wide selection of healthy perennials, native plants, and indoor plants. Plus, shop unique garden decor, planters, bird baths, and more. Don’t miss out on their amazing rewards program—earn bucks for up to 50% off your next garden purchase!
Garden Tour: Carowinds
Discover the stunning seasonal landscaping at Carowinds Amusement Park. From spring tulips and daffodils to the spooky Scarowinds decor, harvest-inspired PumpkinFest displays, and the festive cheer of WinterFest, explore how Carowinds transforms its gardens throughout the year to create a magical experience for visitors.
Plant Profile: Euphorbia
Discover how to plant and care for Euphorbia in your NC perennial garden. This guide covers everything from choosing the right variety and location to proper watering, fertilizing, and pruning techniques, ensuring your garden thrives with this low-maintenance, versatile perennial.
Plant Profile: Bettony
Discover how to plant and care for betony, a versatile and low-maintenance perennial perfect for shade gardens. Learn the best practices for planting, watering, pruning, and incorporating betony into your garden design to create a vibrant and pollinator-friendly landscape.
Garden Tour: Venice Beach Canals
Explore the Venice Beach Canals, a historic treasure nestled in Los Angeles. Discover lush plant life, charming pathways, and a rich tapestry of history in this urban oasis.
Nursery Review: Rountree Nursery Fairview, NC
Discover Rountree Nursery in Fairview, NC, where plant enthusiasts find a botanical wonderland. Explore a diverse selection of vibrant plants, expert guidance, and quality care for all your gardening needs.
Out of the Ordinary: A Review of my favorite photography studio in NC!
Step into the serene world of Erin Wilwert Photography, where minimalist elegance meets light and airy ambiance. Explore our review to discover how this private portrait studio is able to capture life's milestones with boho charm and vintage flair. From newborn sessions to cake smashes and beyond, find out why Erin Wilwert Photography studio is your sanctuary for creating lasting memories.
Springing!
Read on to learn the early signs of spring in a southeastern US garden. Join in on the journey above blooming bulbs, flowering azaleas, and all the early signs of life that we eagerly await by the end of winter.
Garden Tour: Tongva Park, Los Angeles
Read along for a short tour of Tongva Park in Los Angeles, CA. Explore the botanical beauty in this quiet respite from the bustling city.
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Read on for thirty seven thoughts on turning thirty seven. Everything from God’s will to clearance plants and much more included!
Plant Profile: Azalea
Plant Profile: Creeping Phlox
Read here to learn about planting and caring for creeping phlox. This evergreen, low growing blooming beauty provides year round interest and lovey early spring color to any sunny or partly sunny spot!
Plant Profile: Bearded Iris
Read about planting and growing bearded iris. These stunning blooms add height and elegance to any sunny spot. The oversized blooms come in a wide range of colors to suit any gardener’s preference.
Plant Profile: CandyTuft
Read on to learn about planting and growing Candytuff. These adorable white blooms come back easily year after year and bring early spring cheer. Very low maintenance plant is perfect for beginner gardeners!
Plant Profile: Pulmonaria
Learn how to plant and care for pulmonaria. These shaded sun loving beauties add such wonderful interest to wooded beds. Blooms of multiple colors on a spike above the most interesting dappled foliage will never fail to bring you joy!
While we wait
Read on for hand tool recommendations for all your gardening needs. These garden tools are the ones I reach for first and they will not let you down. High quality and long lasting, you will not be disappointed! With proper care, these tools are built to last a lifetime and will make every garden job that much more enjoyable.
Plant Profile: Hyacinth
Discover the art of growing hyacinths in your garden with our comprehensive guide. From planting tips to caring for these fragrant blooms, explore how to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant haven of color and captivating scents. Embrace the beauty of hyacinths and elevate your gardening experience this spring.
Winter Waiting
Musings from a gardener in the middle of winter. Buds of crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips just peeking through. Thoughts on dreaming, waiting, and hoping.
Garden Tour: The Getty
Check out a visit to the world renowned Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California. This garden tour at the Getty LA, CA focuses on the incredible grounds of the museum, views from the museum, and the stunning architecture.
Plant Profile: Anemone
Learn to plant and grow anemones in your yard. These early blooming beauties are a quaint pop of color every spring.