It's nearly fall and that means mums (better known as chrysanthemums) will be available for your fall decor very soon. I used to avoid planting mums. I thought they were boring and too ubiquitous in fall. However, I have discovered a couple of mums with a unique appearance and some new colors and now I appreciate the simple mum. :) This daisy-like mum below is one of my new favorites. Who knew that mums could look like this? Where to … [Read more...]
Why I Garden: Health, Wildlife Watching, and Home-Grown Produce
I have to get my hands in the dirt and grow something. It just seems to put the world right. Gardening has always helped me to de-stress and allows me the time to process the events of the day. Health benefits of gardening I’ve always felt this way about gardening, but recently I came across some research that backs up these feelings. Research has shown that being active outdoors increases memory, concentration and attention span while … [Read more...]
