Orchid’s are a lot easier to maintain than you might think and make a great first houseplant. What’s not to love with their elegant stems and beautiful long lasting blooms! If you want to learn proper orchid care and maintenance,…
Grow Beautiful Ranunculus Flowers with These Easy Tips
Growing ranunculus from start to finish isn’t as hard as you might think! They make beautiful flowers for cut arrangements and have a long lasting vase life. With a few simple steps, you too can grow and harvest these beautiful…
5 Types of Beautiful Thornless Roses to grow in New England
This post will identify five types of thornless or nearly thornless roses that you can grow in New England USDA zones 3b-7a! Whether it’s a climbing rose, rambling rose or a rose bush you are looking for, there are some…
A Charming and Cozy Maine Garden Update-May 2022
This spring my husband and I have been busy working on the next phase of projects in our garden. Now that it has finally warmed up, we have finally begun. Here’s what we have been working on so far and…
Pre-Sprouting Ranunculus Bulbs For Better Flowers
Ranunculus are often referred to as the rose of the cut flower garden, for their rose-like appearance. They make wonderful cut flowers and are fairly easy to grow. In this post you will learn how to easily plant ranunculus bulbs…
How To Easily Prep Raised Beds for Spring
One of the first tasks for many gardeners is preparing raised beds for spring planting. This is typically done after the threat of frost has reduced and the soil is no longer frozen. See below how I prep my raised…
How To Force Paperwhites To Bloom Indoors
An easy way to get a jumpstart on spring blooms is by trying to force paperwhites to bloom indoors! There are many different kinds of flowering bulbs you can try, however this post focuses solely on paperwhites! What Are Paperwhites?…
Annual Versus Perennial-Here’s What You Should Know
If you’re just starting out in gardening, it’s important to first know the difference between an annual versus perennial. This is especially important in how you will create and design your garden! In this post we will review some of…
The Best Indoor Houseplants For Beginners
If you’re interested in owning houseplants but are not sure where to start, this post will list some of the best indoor houseplants for beginners! Whether you are limited on space, light, time, or have curious cats, there are several…
Beautiful Lavender Farm in Maine-Here’s What To Expect
When you first drive up on the lavender farm you are greeted by endless open fields of purple, friendly faces and a quaint little shop filled with homemade lavender products. The air is warm and busy bodies are buzzing throughout…
How to Easily Achieve a Cottage Garden Style
Creating a dreamy cottage garden style can be easier to achieve than you might think! It can be easily achieved either in pots or planted into the landscape. No garden is too big or too small for a cottage garden….
The Best Eco-Friendly Products on Amazon
A handy list of eco-friendly products for your home and daily routines, found right on Amazon! Click to see more on this blog post today!
