Last week I was invited to attend the Ball Horticulture display gardens at the California Spring Trials. The California Spring Trials can best be described as Fashion Week for plants: growers put on elaborate displays to present what's new and notable in their upcoming plant lines. Ball launched the ... Read More about Plant Fashion Week at the California Spring Trials
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That Time I Went to Baby Goat Yoga in Texas
Have you heard of goat yoga or baby goat yoga? I jumped at the chance to attend a class on my recent trip to Austin, Texas so I could answer the question, what the heck is goat yoga and why on earth would I want to do it?! I’ve been hearing reports of people taking yoga classes with baby ... Read More about That Time I Went to Baby Goat Yoga in Texas
A Thrifted Straw Bag Planter for Summer
This straw purse planter exudes summer beauty when filled with brightly-hued annuals that bloom tirelessly all season. Straw bags are readily and inexpensively available at thrift stores and that makes them a great option for making decorative purse planters for home decorating, summer events, and ... Read More about A Thrifted Straw Bag Planter for Summer
Events
Current Events Darn! All my live talks and appearances have been cancelled due to the pandemic. While I'm sad that I can't meet folks in person, I'm working hard to make the best of it and create some virtual online events! I've been doing a lot of radio shows, podcasts, and webinars too so I've ... Read More about Events
Modern Mums: Re-Imagining Color for Fall Outdoor Decor
Today, anyone can get their hands on hardy mums and they seem to be for sale everywhere this time of year, from nurseries to grocery stores to big box department stores. That doesn't mean that they are all the same, though. New varieties are constantly being bred for performance and color. ... Read More about Modern Mums: Re-Imagining Color for Fall Outdoor Decor
A Foodie Fresh Garden-to-Table Event in Vancouver
I'm always looking for new ways to cook with fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden, but it's a whole other story when you get to see what a talented chef and restaurant owner does with them! This week I had the pleasure of hosting a local Garden-to-Table event in Vancouver. And even better, I ... Read More about A Foodie Fresh Garden-to-Table Event in Vancouver
Growing, Harvesting + a Three-Course Meal with Shishito Peppers
Shishito peppers are all the rage, and for good reason. They are easy to grow and even easier to gobble up in a variety of recipes. These flavorful peppers are classified as hot peppers (as opposed to sweet or banana peppers) but they are not all that spicy. One in every ten does have a bit of a ... Read More about Growing, Harvesting + a Three-Course Meal with Shishito Peppers
Pallet Planter Ideas that Stylishly Bring Upcycling to Your Garden
Pallets have been a popular material for DIY planter projects for almost ten years now, and for good reason. Upcycling wood that is slated for the landfill into a useful growing space is just one of the many benefits of this project. With just a few modifications, a pallet can be transformed into a ... Read More about Pallet Planter Ideas that Stylishly Bring Upcycling to Your Garden
DIY Floating Planter for Water Gardens and Ponds
A floating garden is a brilliant way to bring color to your pond or backyard water feature. The best part is that you don’t have to go hunting for a pond planter because it is a simple DIY you can make at home. Once you have created a floating planter, you can then pop in colorful, long-blooming ... Read More about DIY Floating Planter for Water Gardens and Ponds
Modern Petunia Varieties: No Longer Just the Pinkest Pink Flower
Wait! Before you skip over this post because it's about petunias and "petunias are boring, old-fashioned, plants for boring, old-fashioned people," I want to share some of what I learned from touring the California Spring Trials, also known as Fashion Week for Plants. Petunias are so much more than ... Read More about Modern Petunia Varieties: No Longer Just the Pinkest Pink Flower
Best of Garden Therapy: the 25 Most Popular Garden Projects & Crafts
It's time for the 2016 wrap up post where I'll share the Best of Garden Therapy from this year. I have a few personal notes to share, as well as a look back on the year including the 25 Most Popular Garden & Craft Projects that were published. 2016: a Year in Review When I look back on 2016, ... Read More about Best of Garden Therapy: the 25 Most Popular Garden Projects & Crafts
10 Amazing New Vegetable Varieties Coming to Home Gardens Everywhere
If you are a life-long vegetable gardener, you have certainly spent a winter afternoon in front of the fire eagerly marking up seed catalogs and planning for the year ahead. From tried and true heirloom seeds to brilliant new hybrids, each selection in a catalog has a long history of success behind ... Read More about 10 Amazing New Vegetable Varieties Coming to Home Gardens Everywhere