Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! The gray part of fall has arrived in New England, and most of the vibrant foliage around me has already fallen. Halloween is over, and this… Read More »More of Heidi’s Fabulous Flowers in Connecticut
If you haven’t already, you might like my post on how to actually enjoy the holidays this year. It’s a gentle reminder that a little planning (and a bit of decluttering)… Read More »What to Declutter This Month: October Checklist
Can I tell you a secret? It’s kind of embarassing because I love pretty things and pretty Christmas decor is my favorite. But I sorta really hate wrapping Christmas presents.… Read More »How to Create the Kind of Holiday Your Family Will Remember
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! As the flowers of the growing season fade, we also say goodbye to the busy pollinators that filled our gardens with the buzz of the busy… Read More »Lynn’s Pollinator Paradise in Michigan
Happy Monday Your Artistic Ideaers! At Garden Photo of the Day we usually focus on the plants that make our outdoor spaces special, but there is another critical element that… Read More »John’s Bonfire Hangout and Woodland Hideaway
Globally, cities are expanding. By 2050, more than two-thirds of the population is expected to live in urban areas. This growth increases the demand for green spaces, prompting people to… Read More »Growing and Overwintering Native Plants in Pots
It’s the end of the gardening season, or at least it’s starting to slow down. It’s the perfect time to reflect on what has done well in your own home… Read More »Top Performing Annuals for Fall Color
When I’m designing a planting plan, clients most often request 1) an analogous color scheme—neighbors on the color wheel—of blue, purple, pink, or 2) a simple green-and-white palette. I love… Read More »Energize Your Garden with Orange Plants
Happy Friday Your Artistic Ideaers! And Happy Halloween! We’ve made it to the end of our three festive days of decor, and we’re ending it off with some spectacular displays… Read More »Howard’s Pumpkin Displays in Chicago
Add drama with dark and moody plants for a gothic-style garden Are you an admirer of the shadowy corners of a garden? Do plants with thorns, spiky foliage, or dark… Read More »Goth Gardening: Building the Garden of Your Dreams, or Nightmares!