My dreams have been filled with water gardens lately. Perhaps it has something to do with watching Greg Wittstock’s daily vlog showing awesome ponds and waterfalls or the fact that I check my water garden installation countdown timer at least once per day. Continue Reading
Pro tip: always grab a bottle of water before you start your tour of a 50-acre botanical garden in central Florida, even if it is February. Otherwise, you may end up at the opposite end of the garden — surrounded by stunning Camellia blooms — when a part of your brain starts whining, “Are we done yet? I’m thiiiirsty.” Trust me — it’s a tough task to fully appreciate the 230+ cultivars of Camellias Leu Gardens has on display when your brain is acting like a three-year-old at an art museum, so just make sure to bring water along. Continue Reading
Is it just me, or is February the toughest month for a gardener? Spring, summer, and fall are all great seasons with plenty to enjoy in the garden–but winter seems to drag on forever. My mental state definitely declines through the winter months:
December: “Whoo hoo, I love this time of year! Snow is great–it makes it feel like Christmas!”
January: “Alright, new year, fresh start, stuff to do. It’s cold, but no problem–I’ll just water my houseplants! That’s all I need, right? ………Right?”
February: “AAAGGHHGH! WILL WINTER EVER END?!?!”
In an attempt to maintain my sanity this year (what little I have anyway), I’ve developed an 11-step February Survival Plan. I share it with you in hopes it helps you create your own sanity plan: Continue Reading
I’ll never forget the moment I walked into Rick and Stephanie’s backyard.
My mom and I were on the annual KC Water Garden Tour, and their garden was one of the last stops on the itinerary for the day. We were greeted out front by one of their young daughters, who guided us to the back gate.
Their house was in the middle of the suburbs, where you’ll generally find a patio, tidy landscaping, and/or a small flower bed. On the water garden tour, you’ll generally see a pond and waterfall added to the standard mix. As we walked around back, I expected to see just that — but instead we walked into the woodland garden that would inspire my gardening journey.
This was no ordinary suburban backyard. Continue Reading
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So glad you’re here! I’m Sarah — garden enthusiast, animal lover, and blogger. I live with my husband and four-legged children in Kansas. Learn more…