One thing that I have learned over 20 years of garden experience, is that you are definitely going to make mistakes with your plant choices. As gardeners, we have so much information at our fingertips, in books, websites, and the tags on the plant we are hoping to buy that it can feel overwhelming when … Continue reading Experimenting in the garden
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The Best Scented Plants for your Garden
There is nothing better than stepping out into your yard and catching the intoxicating scents of a garden in bloom. A scented garden helps ease the frustration of pulling yet another dandelion from your perennial bed. Try these scented plant varieties to add to your garden and watch your frustration disappear. Be sure to check … Continue reading The Best Scented Plants for your Garden
Five Annuals For Easy Color
Annuals are a wonderful way to add quick color to your garden bed, hanging baskets and planters. If you have just started a perennial garden, you may be disappointed that you have empty spaces as you wait a season or two for the plants to fill in and show you how they will truly look; … Continue reading Five Annuals For Easy Color
Gardening is Frustrating
Why name a page “The Frustrated Gardener”? Isn’t gardening supposed to induce calm and zen? Aren’t we close to the earth when we garden; one with nature? Sure. Yet, we also might feel like we want to rip our hair out if we have to pull another dandelion or set another slug trap or deal … Continue reading Gardening is Frustrating