One of my favorite ways to add personality to a garden is by incorporating unexpected or repurposed items. These pieces tell a story, spark curiosity, and make the space feel uniquely yours. In my own garden, I use my white metal childhood headboard as a feature piece. It peeks out from behind flowers like a…
Category: Gardening
Garden Journal: My Garden Style
Today, in our Saturdays in the Garden post, we took a quick look at a few garden styles—and it reminded me just how much a garden reflects the likes and loves of the gardener. As I answered the quiz questions, I realized I’m not just one style. I’m a blend, a mix, a little bit…
Finding Your Gardening Style
Your gardening style isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a reflection of your personality, your rhythms, and the way you want to experience your outdoor space. Whether you crave structure or spontaneity, color or calm, there’s a style that fits you beautifully. Cottage Garden: Lush, Layered, and Overflowing With Charm Think abundance. Think color. Think flowers spilling…
Garden Journal — Early Spring Musings
The weather has been a little damp lately, but I can finally feel the warmth starting to creep back in, and it’s giving me that familiar itch to get outside. Every spring, as soon as the air softens even a little, I start imagining what the yard will look like in a few weeks. Before…
Seeds of Success: A Guide on How to Choose the Right Seeds for Your Garden
Embarking on a gardening journey is an exciting endeavor, and selecting the right seeds is the first step towards a thriving garden. With a plethora of options available, choosing the perfect seeds may seem overwhelming. However, with a bit of knowledge and careful consideration, you can set the foundation for a successful and bountiful garden….
Uncovering the Hidden Story – What Your Garden Inherited
Every garden carries a history—some intentional, some accidental, and some quietly unfolding over years of growth and neglect. Before you begin reshaping your new outdoor space, it helps to understand the story you’ve stepped into. What you discover now will guide every decision you make later, from what to nurture to what to gently let…
First Impressions – Assessing the Garden
I find there’s something magical about stepping into a new garden for the first time. I admit that for me here on Wildwood, that magical feeling did not come right away. In full disclosure, it was underwhelming. The beds were either empty or filled with English Ivy (ugh!) or sunburnt and dehydrated plants. I immediately…