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5 Tall Succulents for Your Home & Garden
Tall succulents come in many forms. Some grow long stems. Some have a flower that shoots into the sky. And some succulents...
3 Super Easy Cut Flowers
What are my criteria for easy cut flowers? First of all, that they are easy to grow. A lot of my clients have many flowers...
Mint Madness: Peppermint vs Spearmint & More
It’s amazing how fresh herbs elevate a dish. I always try to have a few at hand—with mint being right up there at the top...
Jupiter’s Beard: Is It the Right Plant for Your Garden?
Red Valerian is the common name for Centranthus Ruber. There are plenty of other common names as well, like Jupiter’s...
5 Great Herbs for Cocktails: Add a Touch of Nature to Your Drinks
The thought of using fresh herbs for cocktails brings me so much excitement and joy. Herbs can add a touch of...
10 Great Uses for Rosemary
Because I’ve used this herb in almost every garden I’ve designed, I’m sharing these ten great uses for rosemary to...
Nasturtiums: The Colorful and Edible Flower
I’ve liked nasturtiums since I saw them in Monet’s paintings of the garden at Giverny. The bright and bold trailing plant would blur the gravel pathway,…
How to Make Rosemary Water for Your Skin, Hair & More
There are so many good reasons to learn how to make rosemary water. I’m going to start by saying making rosemary water is...
Make the Most of Your Tropical Hibiscus: Care Tips & Creative Uses
“Tropical hibiscus flowers only live for one day.” Karen (my “brown thumb” blog partner) told me she heard that was true. I...