Color speaks to most of us easily. We know what we like and don’t like, and more importantly, we know what looks good on us. I was told in the 80s that I have a winter complexion. Hot colors look best on me–reds, hot pinks, purples, and whites. Color can also define a home. Certain [...]
The sun is low on most January days, but my hopes are high. When I walk the garden during the winter, I hope to find solace in nature. As I look around, the trees, void of leaves, show me structure and strength. They make me feel stronger with every step I take. Color from the [...]
As I sit to write my annual I’m Gonnas, it occurs to me I have no immediate resolve. If I were a hotel room, I’d be skipping this floor. But the year must flip over. Normally I have plenty on my I’m Gonna list. Last year I was still working at editing my garden, Helen’s Haven [...]
Le Creuset Pumpkin casserole dish in flame. This is one of my most favorite sides during the holidays; it’s easy to make, and my kids love it. INGREDIENTS 6 sweet potatoes Bag of mini-marshmallows Some butter – optional – I happen to put butter in everything Some brown sugar – I used 1/4 cup Proportions [...]
The Sunday before Christmas and all through the house, The children are bouncing all over the couch. The presents were wrapped with some noticable tears, By the kids in hopes to see what will be theirs. The tree had fallen, and still laid on its back, It’s Christmastime, so there’s no use giving flack. Daddy [...]
First appeared in Fine Gardening. When I decided on a winter walk, it was at the point in the evening when dinner was done and sleep was still a ways away. I topdressed with a goofy hat, gloves, and scarf for a journey down the garden path. The evening was amazingly quiet. Of course, I [...]
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. When you first hear the name, Gardening with Confidence, you might think it a bit cocky, but it’s not meant to be. The action was given to me by my husband, David, as he watched me work in the garden. He said, “You really know how to garden with confidence.” He told [...]
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED If I were standing on a soapbox, this is what you would hear: I am a sustainable gardener as in organic, waterwise, and anything else that lessens my footprint in the natural world. And the whole world is natural. When I use fertilizer, I turn to MooPoo Tea Authentic Haven Brand products. When I [...]
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Let’s celebrate! What better way to celebrate than with kicking off the season with a holiday wreath from P. Allen Smith’s Holiday Collection. Allen has graciously offered a wreath from his collections of any of my choosing to offer you in this giveaway. I choose the 20 inch wreath from his [...]
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