Come along for a beautiful summer tour of Longwood Gardens with Bill and me. Longwood Gardens is a public garden in Pennsylvania located in Kennett Square about an hour outside of Philadelphia. We had the joy of spending a day at the gardens in June 2025 and the tour lived up to our bucket list-worthy […]
Country Home Magazine: From Avid Reader to Cover Girl
Country Home Magazine: Today I’m sharing how I went from avid reader to cover girl. Since appearing on the summer 2025 cover of Country Home magazine, I have received not only lots of heartfelt congratulations, but also lots of questions about the process that led to appearing in the magazine. The three most often asked […]
How to Build the Best Raised Garden Beds
I’m sharing how to build the best raised garden beds. I say the best because our raised beds are made of pressure treated lumber with a ledge for sitting. Using pressure treated wood means the beds will last for years, and a ledge designed for sitting means they are very practical. Posts on pennypennington.com may […]
How to Build a Beautiful Climbing Vegetable Trellis
Today I’m sharing how to build a beautiful climbing vegetable trellis. If you love the look of natural structures in the garden, then you’ll love this simple trellis. It’s easy to build, uses natural materials and works perfectly for climbing vegetables. You can also use the trellis in your flower garden for sweet peas and […]
How to Create a Brick Garden Path in 5 Easy Steps
Today I’m sharing how to create a brick garden path in 5 easy steps. I love the charm of brick in a garden, especially when the brick is weathered. It adds the perfect character to all types of gardens, both formal and informal. And the process of building a brick garden path is fairly simple. […]
The Best Flowers for Beginners & First Time Flower Growers
If you’re wanting to start a cut flower garden for the first time, then check out what I think are the best flowers for beginners & 1st time flower growers. With just a handful of easy to grow flowers, you can create a beautiful cut flower garden that blooms all summer long. My goal with […]