I have a few horticultural experiments going on in my house right now. This is unusual for me because I rarely have the patience for such things, but this time of year calls for finding new things to amuse ones self. All of the cuttings are currently residing in one pot, but if they root successfully I’ll pot them on ...
I had two thoughts when I first saw Rochelle Greayer’s book Cultivating Garden Style: that this book was completely different from every other gardening book I’ve seen, and that it must have been an incredible task to pull it together. Maybe it’s more helpful to tell you what Cultivating Garden Style is not. It’s not a book that will tell ...
Yesterday Matt Mattus outlined his theory that there is a dahlia shortage on his blog Growing with Plants. (Sidenote: There are a very small number of gardening blogs that I consider to be the cream of the crop, and Matt’s is one. Check it out if you’re looking for serious advice on how to grow plants). He based this on ...
It is mind boggling to me that last year was the first in my life that I have started seeds indoors to give the garden a jump start. I’ve done a lot of growing from seeds planted directly in the garden, but I last year was the first year that I’ve started things inside. I can’t tell you how much ...
Well, in case you didn’t figure out it after the absence following my last post, I did make it to Florida, although by the time you read this I’ll be on my way home. It was a short trip but at this time of year, any bit of sunshine and warmth is welcome. Speaking of warmth, the USDA has changed ...
Remember back in fall when I shared my idea to line the apron of the driveway with containerized trees? I wouldn’t say that the reaction from readers was enthusiastic. I completely understand why. It’s not entirely congruous with the rest of the yard and several people had warranted concerns about the care that containerized trees would require, to say nothing ...
Rarely do I have occasion to see my neighbors’ yards in daylight these days. On weekdays most dog walks happen at dusk or later and on weekends we head to the beach whenever possible. So it was a most pleasant surprise when I spotted something surprising in a neighbor’s yard when stiff winter winds forced us to walk on the ...
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F irst, some exciting news. I’ve been selected to be part of Proven Winners’ writers’ distribution. This means that I’ll get some new varieties of plants to trial prior to their release (so I will get a sneak peek at the 2011 introductions). I’ll also be going to Proven Winners Outdoor Living Extravaganza M
Maya over at Completely Coastal has some cool giveaways going on so go check them out!
L indsey over at the Better After blog featured my freecycle buffet-turned-bookcase today. I’m flattered, since the Better After blog is one of my go-to places for inspiration. Some of the things people come up with is amazing. There are so many creative people in this world. In case you’re a fan of before and […]
I t’s funny how my opinion of blogging has changed in the last year or so. I used to think that blogging was the ultimate in self-indulgence. I guess I assumed that most people were using blogs as an online journal. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Blogging has opened up a forum for creative […]
I t’s my birthday today. I tell you that not because I’m fishing for birthday wishes but because I was given an awfully nice gift this morning: blueprints for our potential house renovation. I’ve been waiting for these for awhile … about seven years, give or take, since I knew from the moment I walked […]
O r is it the other way around? I’m in the midst of a bit of an experiment with paint right now. I’m painting my NEW BANQUETTE!!!!!!! (Can you tell I’m a little excited?) A great craftsman took my rambling notes and turned what was in my head into reality … and then he installed […]
T he winner of my 100th post giveaway is the super talented and multi-blogging Maya from Completely Coastal and A Beach Lover’s Place. Maya opted for the subscription to House Beautiful magazine so three years of great design inspiration are headed her way! Thanks for participating, everyone!
A nyone remember Urkell from that annoying sitcom? The geek who wore his pants pulled up a foot past his belly button and said in a nasal-filled voice, “Did I do that?” That’s what’s going through my head as I look at this picture. I can’t help it. I’m a murderer. A plant murderer. The […]
I n celebrating this 100th post on this blog since April 27, 2009 I thought a long time about what sort of giveaway I should do. Maybe give away 100 of something. A hundred plants, 100 bucks, 100 … um … paint samples (actually I’m getting dangerously close to being able to do that one, […]
T here is nothing better than a flower or garden show for a gardener stuck in the middle of winter. Actually, I would imagine they’d be great even if you live somewhere you can garden most of the year, because they are a fantastic place to get new ideas. Gardening is all about inspiration, which […]
T he Impatient Gardener is just three two posts away from 100 posts, and I think it only fitting that we do some kind of giveaway to celebrate. I haven’t decided what it will be yet, but it will be good (and it will probably be a gift card to some store you REALLY want […]
H ave you caught the new show “Curb Appeal: The block” on HGTV? I’m really loving it. The premise is that they go to a neighborhood and pick the shabbiest house on the block and give it a $20,000 makeover. That’s great, especially if you’re the lucky person in the shabby house. But what’s neat […]
I t’s such a nice time of the year to be a gardener. Everything is possible. Energy is unlimited. New gardens that live in our brains all make perfect sense, and everything grows just as it should, even if you are pushing it a zone or sticking a full sun plant in partial shade. And […]
E very once in a while inspiration strikes. That happened Friday night and it came on so strongly (I think you might have been able to see the light bulb over my head) that even though I was snuggled under the blanket, I jumped up from the couch to run from the basement to grab […]
