It’s the first week in May, and the cottage garden is in bloom with thousands of tulips! Almost all 2,000 of my tulips in both my raised beds and in the landscaped beds are all blooming! I’ve also been steadily…
Spring Has Officially Sprung
It’s now almost the middle of April and here in Maine, the signs of seasons changing has officially begun. The moment we have all been waiting for over the last five months is finally here. There’s an excitement buzzing through…
Mobile Sauna-The Ultimate Self-Care Sunday Experience
Looking to elevate your self-care Sunday experience? We’ve got the perfect idea to help you boost your relaxation at home with a mobile sauna rental! WHAT IS A MOBILE SAUNA? First and foremost, what is a sauna? A sauna is…
An Effortlessly Easy Way To Force Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors
You don’t have to wait for spring to arrive to enjoy your hyacinths! In this post we will review how to easily care for and force hyacinth bulbs indoors. You can force hyacinth bulbs in either soil or in water!…
A Charming and Cozy Maine Garden Update-May 2022
This spring my husband and I have been busy working on the next phase of projects in our garden. Now that it has finally warmed up, we have finally begun. Here’s what we have been working on so far and…
Pre-Sprouting Ranunculus Bulbs For Better Flowers
Ranunculus are often referred to as the rose of the cut flower garden, for their rose-like appearance. They make wonderful cut flowers and are fairly easy to grow. In this post you will learn how to easily plant ranunculus bulbs…
How To Fix Winter Burn on Evergreens
If you happen to notice a bronze or burnt appearance to your evergreens once spring rolls around, do not fret! Your evergreen is likely not dead, but instead may have winter burn. With a few simple steps, you can easily…
How To Easily Prep Raised Beds for Spring
One of the first tasks for many gardeners is preparing raised beds for spring planting. This is typically done after the threat of frost has reduced and the soil is no longer frozen. See below how I prep my raised…
How To Force Paperwhites To Bloom Indoors
An easy way to get a jumpstart on spring blooms is by trying to force paperwhites to bloom indoors! There are many different kinds of flowering bulbs you can try, however this post focuses solely on paperwhites! What Are Paperwhites?…
How To Easily Propagate A Thanksgiving Cactus
One of my favorite cacti, is the Thanksgiving cactus! If you are looking for a low maintenance houseplant that is easy to propagate, this is a winner! It also offers beautiful long lasting blooms that come in a variety of…
Starting Seedlings Indoors-Tips For a New Gardener
If you’re a newbie gardener and are looking to get started in gardening, starting seedlings is an easy way to jump in! Starting seeds can seem intimidating at first, but with these tips your seeds will be sprouting in no…