I love hosting a seed swap each spring. It is the perfect excuse to get together with all of my gardening friends and celebrate the arrival of spring!

The winter months bring different kinds of creativity into my life, and this year I am trying to lean in to that more. In past years I would be pining away for the arrival of spring, but this year I am making more of an effort to emphasize ways that I can create on a daily basis within my home without being out in the garden.

Over the years my go-to formula for adding a warm and festive Christmas feel to my own home has become dried oranges, pretty paper chains, velvet and satin ribbons, and a bit of greenery.

Have you started planting your fall bulbs yet? The last weekend of October through mid-November is the perfect time to get bulbs in the ground. I hope that this guide helps you have a successful fall planting!

The leaves are starting to change and the weather is getting cooler, so you know what that means…time to prep the garden for winter! We have not had a frost here yet, but the plants are all looking tired, so we’ve started clearing out the garden. Below you’ll find three things to consider when closing your own garden for the season.

Here are some tips and tricks for keeping your fresh flowers looking their best. Every variety of flower has a different vase-life expectancy, but in general you can expect 3-5 days out of your bouquet if you follow these steps!

Ah, sweet spring has finally arrived! Which means it is time to play with flowers again. Today I wanted to share two of my favorite ways to display spring flowers in my home.

When the unusually warm days arrive in early spring it can be so tempting to get out in the garden to clean up or plant a few seeds. It is almost frustrating to be so tantalized by the spring weather while knowing it can not possibly last...another cold snap will roll in soon enough.

The winter chill is finally beginning to lift here in Pittsburgh. So that means I've been looking back through my photo albums to remember the cheerful spring flowers that will soon be here to boost our spirits. I am not a huge fan of winter. However, as I learn more about growing flowers, I have come to appreciate how necessary it is.