Author Archives: Gabrielle

Why you should know your USDA Hardiness Zone

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Gabrielle

What is a zone map, you ask?  Gardeners need a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well.  That’s why climate zone maps were created. It can be a very helpful … Continue reading →

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The Bulb Lasagna Creation was a success!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Gabrielle

So last fall, I wrote about different Creative ways to plant bulbs and then I experimented with the “Lasagna planting“.  Now that spring is ending here in SE Wisconsin, I will post my photos and comments on the ‘Lasagna’ progression. … Continue reading →

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Pop of Color, everywhere

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Gabrielle

My gardens are so full of foliage!  There are areas all over with a little POP of color!  My Iris, Allium and a few more.   Allium Louisiana iris     I love having my garden beds full of flowers.  … Continue reading →

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The PERFECT spring

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Gabrielle

Last year it was a very wet and cold spring and summer.  Spring flowers came and went so fast, with hardly any time to really appreciate them.  Then this year, we had 70-80° in March!  We usually don’t see those … Continue reading →

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Flowers that never let you down – DAHLIAS!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Gabrielle

What are Dahlias? – Dahlias continuously bloom from summer through fall, and provide a colorful flower ‘shrub’!  They come in colors galore, some are low growing and some tall growing. They can be grown in the ground or in containers. … Continue reading →

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Skimpy Looking Hyacinths

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gabrielle

Almost the entire plant is covered in colorful florets.  They all have such a sweet scent.  Why wouldn’t you want these in your yard?  (They also are the easiest thing to force, for indoor winter enjoyment.)  So much color and … Continue reading →

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3 Colorful Shade Garden Plans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gabrielle

Here are 3 garden plans to get you “shade-crazy” with your gardens!  If you don’t have the same space dimensions available as the plan we have made, you should be able to make some minor adjustments on your own.  Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Stunted and disappearing tulips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

This weather we’ve been experiencing all over the US this winter and now into spring has been messing with our minds and our gardens!  Here are our tulips – How do your look this year? Unfortunately the deer got the … Continue reading →

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Planting for Butterflies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like butterflies?   They flitter and float around in the air,  and their gracefulness mesmerizes us.  They have beautiful coloring and markings to tantalize your eyes.   They don’t bite (making it the only bug I like). These interesting bugs … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the tropics without traveling!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gabrielle

Yes- that is my plan this summer.  Doesn’t that sound good to you?  Think of the money you can save.  Hasn’t that been the rave the last few years?  Everyone making their outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens, or backyard oasis.  … Continue reading →

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