You know how I say I’m a gardening enthusiast, not expert? Same thing with orchids — I adore them, but I’m far from an expert. After all, I purchased my first orchid 6 weeks ago, so I’ve only kept an orchid alive for 6 weeks at this point. However, I did attend an orchid workshop at Powell Gardens earlier this month where I learned from someone who is an expert — and I took a ridiculous amount of notes to share with you. 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
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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…