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An Introduction & Recommended Gardening Reading
I was raised to garden. My Mother was a gardener, my Grandmother, my Great Grandmother before her. I have fond memories of sitting on the porch swing at my Great Grandmother’s smelling the scent of Muscadine grapes wafting from her backyard vines. I am proud to carry on the tradition to my own daughter who at three has her own…
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Spring Fling giveaways are next week!
Love Sown is throwing a party for you and itself, but mainly for you – to thank you for following this new blog and giving it so much love. Starting Monday, a new giveaway will posted each day to help get you in the mood for spring and all the yummy things the garden will bring, as if you weren’t…
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Lake Benson Park
Yesterday morning we took a short trip out to Garner’s Lake Benson Park for a little lunch and playtime. I’m willing to drive a good twenty minutes to get to a park if it is really great. For a park to make my list of greats, it has to have several features: 1. A nature trail. This doesn’t have to…
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Discovery: Greening of the Garden
A work in progress Kale Herbs, daylilies, and garlic Oregano Romaine Radish
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Revamp: Succulent Garden Spot (Part 2)
Rock and bricks add structure Cluck cluck! Isn’t it amazing how this succulent garden filled in overnight? Just kidding. I made another trip to a different Lowes which had more Hens and Chicks. (previous post)
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Revamp: Succulent Garden Spot (Part 1)
I purchased this plant at the Farmer’s Market last fall, intentionally picking out one with a lot of babies. I’m told the babies are referred to as “chicks”. I was thinking they would just mound and grow bigger, but they decided they wanted to explore. I decided they should go explore outside. I really hope they are hardy in zone…
