February 1, 2021
If you’re anything like us, you’d much prefer a new house plant or a plant to add to your garden (ok, and maybe some chocolate, too) for Valentine’s Day. We’ve made a fun reference guide of 5 house plants and 5 garden plants if you’re looking for that perfect plant for that special someone! Garden… Read more >
Organized under Buds and Blooms, Container Gardens, Containers, Evergreen Foliage, Foliage, House Plants, Plants I Dig, Trends. Labeled as black heart sweet potato vine, brunnera macrophylla silver heart, cercis canadensis hearts of gold, ceropegia woodii, cornus kousa schmred, cyclamen, heart shaped hoya, heart throb chinese dogwood, heartleaf fern, heartleaf philodendron, hearts of gold redbud, hemionitis arifolia, house plants, hoya kerrii, ipomoea batatas black heart, laser synchro wine cyclamen, philodendron cordatum, pieris japonica valley valentine, plants for valentines day, silver heart brunnera, string of hearts, valentines day plants, valentines gifts, valentines plants, valley valentine pieris.
March 16, 2020
The relationship between plants and gardens and our health is ancient. As early as 3000 B.C. the Chinese have used medicinal herbs. The Greeks built a temple for Asclepius, their god of healing, set among mineral springs, bathing pools, and gardens. Green was a sacred color in ancient Egypt and represented the hope of spring that… Read more >
Organized under Community, Edible Gardening, Education, Garden Tips & Advice, Sustainability, Trends. Labeled as garden benefits, gardening benefits, healing benefits of gardens, Healing Gardens, medicinal plants, power of plants.
November 22, 2019
Although deck railings are installed mainly for safety and security reasons, that doesn’t mean they can’t look good. Railings can help finish the look of a deck and help add a little extra style to your outdoor space. There are a lot of options when it comes to deck railings including wood, metal, glass, composite,… Read more >
Organized under Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Outdoor Gathering Space, Screening, Trends. Labeled as cable and wood deck rail, cable deck rail, composite deck rail, deck railing ideas, deck railing options, deck railings, glass deck rail, how to choose a deck rail, how to choose deck railing, metal and wood deck rail, wood deck rail.
October 25, 2019
If you’ve ever had a garden, whether ornamental or edible, you’ve probably seen a deer or 2 or 5 come through your garden and chomp away at plants. This can be incredibly frustrating especially knowing how expensive plants are and how much work you put into helping your garden grow and thrive. We talked with… Read more >
Organized under Ask an expert, Education, Garden Tips & Advice, Interviews, Landscape Design, Plants I Dig, Sustainability, Trends, You don't know what you don't know. Labeled as book giveaway, deer resistant design, deer resistant gardens, deer resistant landscaping, deer resistant plants, interview.
October 23, 2019
With the weather getting colder, you might be wondering what to do with all of your herbs sitting outside. Drying herbs not only saves them from frost, but also ensures you’ll have plenty of seasonings for your winter meals without having to run to the store. Drying herbs also concentrates the flavors so you’ll need… Read more >
Organized under Edible Foliage, Edible Gardening, Edible Gardens, Trends. Labeled as dehydrating herbs, dried herbs, drying herbs, food dehydrator for herbs, fresh herbs, hang drying herbs, herb drying, how to dry herbs, how to store herbs, microwave drying herbs, oven drying herbs, rack drying herbs, storing herbs.
Plants for Valentine’s Day
Healing Benefits of Gardens 
Deck Railing Options 
Deer Resistant Gardens (Interview + Book Giveaway!) 
How to Dry Herbs 
