Gardening for seniors has become more than just a hobby—it’s a way to stay active, healthy, and fulfilled in their golden years. As retirees look for ways to relax, connect with nature, and even grow their own food, gardening for seniors is taking off in popularity. Here are twelve reasons why retirees are falling in…
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Frugal Garden Ideas from Italian Renaissance Gardens
Recently I’ve been sharing with you some of the garden designs that I would like to learn more about. This week, I want to talk a bit about Italian Renaissance Gardens. I’ve researched a little bit of their history and their design style. Additionally, I have thought about ways to incorporate elements of that design…
Frugal Inspiration from Mughal Gardens
Recently I shared with you that there are many different garden designs I want to learn more about. One of these designs is from Mughal gardens. These historic Indian gardens are known for their symmetrical design, use of geometric patterns, water features like pools and fountains, and lush greenery. So, I decided to do a…
Garden Designs I Want to Learn More About
I enjoy exploring different approaches to garden design. There are so many styles that evoke so many different feelings when you’re amidst them. Although I know a little bit about a few styles, there are many others I hope to learn more about in the weeks, months, and years to come. 3 Garden Designs I’ve…
Sometimes It’s Nice to Visit Someone Else’s Garden
This past week, my partner and I stayed at an Airbnb with a beautiful backyard garden. We chose it because it was dog friendly and our dogs were the entire reason that we were going there. But, of course, the garden itself was a nice added bonus. And I realized while I was there that…
Could My Dogs Save Me Money in The Garden?
I’m casually looking to move into a new place where I would have more of a yard. This means that I would have more space for plant life. It also means that my dogs would have a place to romp around. However, those two things would be shared. For the most part, I assume that…
Top 8 Gardening YouTube Channels You Should Follow in 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener seeking new inspiration or a novice looking to cultivate your first window box of herbs, the world of gardening YouTube has something for everyone. From urban gardening to permaculture, from succulents to heirloom vegetables, let’s explore the Top Gardening YouTube Channels You Should Follow in 2023. Each channel offers a…
10 Steps to Learning to Garden Meditate
Gardening was never my forte. Honestly, I proudly wore the label of a “brown thumb” for most of my life. I’d often cringe at the thought of tending to plants, certain I’d unintentionally send them to an early demise. Little did I know that my journey from reluctant gardener to someone who finds solace in…
The Gardener’s Brain
As you stand amidst the lush, vibrant foliage of a garden, your busy mind settles into the soothing rhythm of the natural world. The rumination stops. You notice the gentle rustling of leaves, the cheerful chorus of birdsong, and the earthy aroma of freshly turned soil. It’s in these still moments that you realize there’s…
My Favorite Garden Metaphors
The garden and the things that grow in it provide such great lessons for life. Perhaps that’s why there are so many terrific gardening metaphors. By looking at what nature has to teach us, we truly can learn a lot. So, here are some of my favorite garden metaphors and what I love about them….