Our outdoor space is precious - and for many of us, it's our main connection with nature. When given a little thought and design know - how it can enhance our living space and our lives. An ideal place for entertaining, what was a neglected yard, an uninspiring patio or even an underused balcony can… Continue reading Quick Tips To Brighten Your Outdoors
Category: gardening
Lounging Outside
Alas, the one true haven for the homeowner who wishes to relax, balance and ground all energies is in the garden. The modern home is full of technologies that beep, buzz and have bright displays. They can be a hindrance to your relaxation and mood sometimes. The living and family room used to be… Continue reading Lounging Outside
A Swimming Pool In Your Garden?
Having your very own swimming pool is not exactly cheap to install or to maintain. Even affordable swimming pool does not mean a quick financial investment or an easy house structure to take care of. Many of our friends built their own pool with an unforeseen multitude of problems, such as leaks, wall slides,… Continue reading A Swimming Pool In Your Garden?
Plant Spirit Communication, Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden
This article spoke to me. Found it pretty intriguing and inspiring. A Few Principles for Plant Spirit Communication, how to approach and honor Plants: Before we get into the communication itself, let’s talk about a few principles that are helpful to understand. I remember taking a drive with some friends and friends-of-friends some years ago.… Continue reading Plant Spirit Communication, Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden
Meditation Morning Finds
MGM – Monday Garden Minute.🐞 This idea came to me in a dream – Monday feature- a one-minute segment about what is happening in the garden 🙂 🌱 Backyard, front porch, lanai, outside world, anything that is pertinent to plant and nature kingdom is featured as a short segment on Mondays.🦎 Morning blessings in disguise. The flowers are messages from… Continue reading Meditation Morning Finds
A Moment of Serenity
This idea came to me in a dream – MGM- Monday feature - a one minute segment about what is cooking in the garden 🙂 🌱 Take 30 seconds to observe these Wild Sand Cranes. Living in the now, absorbing the current moment, pays attention to the present. It is admirable how dedicated and protective this Wild… Continue reading A Moment of Serenity
Garden Lessons From Public Parks
Thanks to community efforts, many city centers and towns have amazing outdoor parks. Some are basic green spaces, while others take the gardening game to new levels. They have daily gardeners, sprinkler systems, volunteers and pristine flowerbeds. Areas like these inspire visitors and plant lovers to create such eye pleasing beauty in their own homes.… Continue reading Garden Lessons From Public Parks
Hawk Watching – MGM – Monday Garden Minute
As I was researching scientific benefits of gardening for my upcoming talk, my usual daily, tiny, hummingbird sent this surrogate visitor today. I glance out of my office window and he glances back. What does he want to convey? Ideas, please?💡 Perhaps, he flew in to get healing energy through the rainbow color spectrum of the… Continue reading Hawk Watching – MGM – Monday Garden Minute
Protect Your Plants From The Heat
With Summer here, your garden is in full bloom - a testament to all of your hard work getting it ready. However, when the high temperatures arrive, your plants and flowers need special care. Water plants and flowers consistently If you drink water, then your plants drink it too. Most plants and flowers tend to get… Continue reading Protect Your Plants From The Heat
MGM – Monday Garden Minute🌿
This idea came to me in a dream - Mondays will have one minute segment about what is cooking in the garden 🙂 🌱 Backyard, front porch, lanai, outside world, anything that is pertinent to plant growth will be featured as a short segment on Mondays. What do you think guys, are you game? It will be… Continue reading MGM – Monday Garden Minute🌿
What Does Your Garden Say About You?
What does your garden say about you? Believe it or not, if you own a green space, it will always influence your wellbeing, inner thoughts, connection with earth and even your property value. Uneven spacing, messy items around the green area and its location all influence backyard's aesthetics and functionality. Here some interesting factors that will… Continue reading What Does Your Garden Say About You?
Making More Of Your Outdoors
Does everyone love the great outdoors as much as I do? Fresh air, the buzz of nature, bird songs, sun rays, flower essences, blue sky, green grass, solitude and uniting with all living creatures, it's easy to see why people chose the hobby of Gardening (even if it takes a lot of physical labor). In fact,… Continue reading Making More Of Your Outdoors
3 Easy Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal
Overanalyzing the interiors of our homes over and over again, looking for elegant and comfortable solutions, sometimes leaves us no energy to spruce up the outdoors, entranceway, backyard, lanais, and the gateway. Here are 3 easy tips to add exciting eye-catching features to your household. Beacons of light Have you ever come home late from… Continue reading 3 Easy Tips to Boost Your Curb Appeal
Turning The Garden Into The Social Heart Of The House🏡
🌿Gardening is a relaxing, fulfilling way to spend your time out in the rain or sunshine and give your home a little curb appeal. However, it’s not for everyone. For those not interested in getting their thumbs green, the potential garden space can feel a little underused. It’s time to put an end to that,… Continue reading Turning The Garden Into The Social Heart Of The House🏡
Stay Safe in Your Yard This Summer 🔑
Who doesn't love being outdoors in the Summer? Sometimes it might be a little too warm, but even when it's hot, you can still find ways to enjoy yourself. Sunny Summer months allow you to spend more time outside, whether you want to do some gardening or just sit back and relax in your favorite… Continue reading Stay Safe in Your Yard This Summer 🔑
