Experiencing the Botanical Gardens

Experiencing the Botanical Gardens

Here are a couple more pics from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. If you haven’t visited, it’s worth the trip! Click here for upcoming info and events. Click below to send me a picture and/or a tip to share in an upcoming newsletter or post!
Summer’s End

Summer’s End

As summer is coming to a quick end, I thought I’d share a pretty butterfly resting on blooms. Do you have a favorite garden picture that includes a woodland creature, bird, insect, or pet? Share it with me! Click below to send me a picture and/or a tip to share in an...
Garden Sculptures

Garden Sculptures

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens recently celebrated 10 years of having the striking sculpture, “The Earth Mother,” in the Gardens. They had a special weekend commemorating this anniversary and here is a photo of the plant-based sculpture. What’s an interesting garden...
Lavender: Fragrance, Flavor, and History

Lavender: Fragrance, Flavor, and History

Lavender. It’s fragrant and has a delightful, purple color – some species lighter and others darker – with a silvery green foliage. Blooming from early summer through early fall, it’s been used for centuries as an herb to flavor and give color to a variety of foods...
Decorating your Front Door

Decorating your Front Door

Everyone loves a welcoming front door, displaying various plants and flowers for the season. Now that summer is soon upon us, how will you decorate your front door or porch? Here’s some inspiration from Southern Living with added pics.  Be sure to send me pictures of...
Ins and Outs of Soil

Ins and Outs of Soil

The make-it-or-break-it of a beautiful garden are the elements that go into keeping your plants well nurtured. Your selection of soil is one of them. Be sure to identify the needs of your plants – how much moisture or what PH level is best, given the type of plant. I...