A few years ago, Bill asked me to take a walk with him down to the blue barn. He had a surprise for me that he wanted to share. I couldn’t imagine what it might be, but I was more than eager* to join him. Little did I know that he had been planting a […]
Our Country Garden: Notes and Ideas of the Reluctant Gardener
Welcome to the first installment of my monthly garden notes and ideas from our country garden. Before getting started, let me explain why I call myself the reluctant gardener. I consider myself a reluctant gardener primarily because it took ten years of country living to decide that I wanted a piece of our country garden […]
7 Tips for Planting Hydrangeas in a Country Garden
Today I’m sharing 7 tips for planting hydrangeas in a country garden. Before I jump into the nitty gritty of planting, I want to share with you my inspiration for adding more of these gorgeous plants to our country garden. So, let’s get started. Sponsored: This content is sponsored by Spring Hill Nurseries. Use my […]
The Best Custom Chicken Coops on Instagram
Are you ready to be inspired by some of the best custom chicken coops on Instagram? Have you been thinking about adding to your flock or bringing chicks home for the first time? Well, before you bring the little fluffballs home, you need a chicken coop. There are so many beautiful options for custom chicken […]
Introducing Ducklings to Water: The First Farmhouse Sink Photo
As a new duckling owner, you might be thinking about introducing ducklings to water. You might also be thinking about capturing that first farmhouse sink photo of your ducklings splashing around in the water. I know I was! I love watching ducklings swim and I have seen the most adorable photos of ducklings swimming in […]
How to Start your Garden with Cool Season Vegetables
Today I’m sharing some tips for how to start your garden with cool season vegetables. If you’re like me and you’re eager to get your garden going, cool season vegetables are the perfect solution. As a gardener, winter can seem so long. And sometimes, the eagerness for planting season leads to planting too soon. It […]
