Large foliage plants create drama and enthusiasm. They are easy for the eye to look and and define. It is the difference of looking at a painted wall and one with printed floral wallpaper. Sometimes you need the detailed accents, sometimes you need the solid. Same is true with plants. I find that using large… Continue reading Big Foliage for a Big Impact
Category: Landscapes
Tuesday’s Talk: Create a Modern & Historic Garden
Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH is a magical place to be. When you walk by, you can enjoy the gardens but did you also know that they are all historic or heirloom plants? Carefully maintained by John Forti and a long list of volunteers, these plants also create a visual feast and accent the historic… Continue reading Tuesday’s Talk: Create a Modern & Historic Garden
Throwback Thursday: Lobster Buoys
Lobster buoys might be cool artistically but they are also very serious business for those who make their living by catching lobsters in Maine. Specifically, Maine is very stringent in their lobstering laws in order to preserve the longevity of the trade. My sweet friend Barbara Elkhorn lives on an island off the coast of… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Lobster Buoys
Throwback Thursday: Fiddleheads
Do you like Fiddleheads? Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern, harvested to use as a vegetable in the early spring before unfolding in to the fern leaf. The fiddlehead represents one of the most important growing periods of the fern’s life cycle. Ferns regenerate through the spreading of rhizomes (root structure). The fronds… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Fiddleheads
Throwback Thursday…The Blueberry Bush
Did you know that a blueberry bush can save your life? Recently I hiked up Bald Mountain in NH and I should have paid better attention to the name! The mountain is literally bald – and steep! After the third time that I found myself reaching for a blueberry bush to hand on to for… Continue reading Throwback Thursday…The Blueberry Bush
Succulents are Succulent
Succulents are seriously the easiest plant in the world! They are undemanding and unassuming. They require very little care or maintenance but give back consistently and generously! How? 1) They don’t require very much water. 2) They don’t require very much maintenance. 3) They bloom when least expected. 4) They can be planted in a… Continue reading Succulents are Succulent
Before The Black Eye
Black-eyed Susan got her name because she is one tough plant! You have to be in order to live in New England after all our summers are hot & cold, dry & wet, in other words – unpredictable! But the black-eyed Susan along with daisies join the cast of amazing plants that are hardy and… Continue reading Before The Black Eye
Small Backyard? Not a Problem!
Creating an intimate and functional space in a small backyard can sometimes be easier than a large expansive property. Here are 5 things to consider: 1) Decide what your goals are for the space. Do you want a fireplace, dining area, social or relaxing space, grilling space, or something else that is important to you? 2)… Continue reading Small Backyard? Not a Problem!
Weekend DIY Project: Summerize Your Home
It’s June and time to think about cleaning up your home for summer! It is the best time to get the clutter of winter moved out and lighten things up a bit! My top 4 things to do that make a huge difference to the “feeling” in your home are: 1) Change the Draperies~ Lighten… Continue reading Weekend DIY Project: Summerize Your Home
Outdoor Living is “Tuesday’s Talk”
Creating outdoor living spaces can be fun and functional for the warm days of the year. They allow you to relish in nature as you relax or entertain. We love to sit on our front porch if it is raining or we feel like being social with people walking by. Then we also have a… Continue reading Outdoor Living is “Tuesday’s Talk”