- Insider tips to see the best of the bulb region in the NetherlandsIt’s the time of year when the landscape of the Netherlands comes alive, with every colour of the rainbow…. as it’s tulip season!! It’s my favourite time of the year, and I always make sure I spend a lot of time in the bulb region, which is generally south of Amsterdam-ish. But, there’s also another bulb region, in the north, about an hour and a bit above Amsterdam. In this... Read more »
- The cerise spikes of Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! With its vibrant, intensely coloured spikes of red-pink flowers, this variety of knotweed brings a sense of occasion to any garden. It’s a medium-sized clump-forming perennial that flourishes in both sun and shade, so long as its roots are kept... Read more »
Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek
- Insider tips to see the best of the bulb region in the NetherlandsIt’s the time of year when the landscape of the Netherlands comes alive, with every colour of the rainbow…. as it’s tulip season!! It’s my favourite time of the year, and I always make sure I spend a lot of time in the bulb region, which is generally south of Amsterdam-ish. But, there’s also another bulb region, in the north, about an hour and a bit above Amsterdam. In this... Read more »
- The cerise spikes of Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! With its vibrant, intensely coloured spikes of red-pink flowers, this variety of knotweed brings a sense of occasion to any garden. It’s a medium-sized clump-forming perennial that flourishes in both sun and shade, so long as its roots are kept... Read more »
Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek
- Be not deceived, God is not mocked.Galatians 6:7-10 Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man shall sow, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruptionBut he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore... Read more »
- Canning summer squashCanned summer squash (zucchini and/or yellow squash) This recipe makes about 3 pints.INGREDIENTS-- 6 c. of 4 to 9” (about 4 or 5) summer squash, coarsely chopped, largest one/s peeled. 4 tablespoons of cider vinegar 3 ½ cups water ¾ teaspoons non-iodized salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)DIRECTIONS -- Clean squashes first with 4 c. water & 1 c. vinegar. Cut squashes into bite-size pieces & place in large... Read more »
Improving Your Herb Know-How ~ Joanie Lapic
- Getting Ready for a New Gardening SeasonAs I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can't help but reminisce about last year's garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I'm so glad... Read more »
- In a Vase on Monday – Dreaming of SpringWe are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors. Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I... Read more »
Angie The Freckled Rose
- Getting Ready for a New Gardening SeasonAs I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can't help but reminisce about last year's garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I'm so glad... Read more »
- In a Vase on Monday – Dreaming of SpringWe are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors. Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I... Read more »
Angie The Freckled Rose
- 18 Most Beautiful Indoor Plants ( & 5 Easy Care Tips! )The post 18 Most Beautiful Indoor Plants ( & 5 Easy Care Tips! ) appeared first on A Piece Of Rainbow. 18 most beautiful & easy to grow indoor plants. Best houseplants with showy foliage & flowers, plus gardening tips for low light conditions. Are you a lover of beautiful indoor plants? Yes? I can relate – just look at our indoor garden below! =) Indoor plants bring so much... Read more »
- How to Paint a Fridge ( Inspired by a $2,999 Retro SMEG )The post How to Paint a Fridge ( Inspired by a $2,999 Retro SMEG ) appeared first on A Piece Of Rainbow. Are you wondering whether you could ( or should ) paint a fridge? The answer is YES! It is surprisingly easy, hugely impactful, and 100% worth doing! When we bought our house a few months ago, it came with this refrigerator. Talking about potential, like Cinderella-sitting-in-the-ashes kind of... Read more »
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- One minute plant ID: Native and non-native celandineLooking for a quick way to identify native vs. non-native celandine in your garden? The easiest way to spot the difference is in the flower. Here's how:Originally published June 11, 2022. Updated April 30, 2025.... Read more »
- Blooming now in the gardenHellebores are starting to enter past-peak while the daffodils are taking center stage in the garden. Here's what is blooming this week in the garden. ... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- One minute plant ID: Native and non-native celandineLooking for a quick way to identify native vs. non-native celandine in your garden? The easiest way to spot the difference is in the flower. Here's how:Originally published June 11, 2022. Updated April 30, 2025.... Read more »
- Blooming now in the gardenHellebores are starting to enter past-peak while the daffodils are taking center stage in the garden. Here's what is blooming this week in the garden. ... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- One minute plant ID: Native and non-native celandineLooking for a quick way to identify native vs. non-native celandine in your garden? The easiest way to spot the difference is in the flower. Here's how:Originally published June 11, 2022. Updated April 30, 2025.... Read more »
- Blooming now in the gardenHellebores are starting to enter past-peak while the daffodils are taking center stage in the garden. Here's what is blooming this week in the garden. ... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- One minute plant ID: Native and non-native celandineLooking for a quick way to identify native vs. non-native celandine in your garden? The easiest way to spot the difference is in the flower. Here's how:Originally published June 11, 2022. Updated April 30, 2025.... Read more »
- Blooming now in the gardenHellebores are starting to enter past-peak while the daffodils are taking center stage in the garden. Here's what is blooming this week in the garden. ... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- ● Episode 47 – Overcoming Digital Dependency to Reconnect with NatureEpisode 47 – Overcoming Digital Dependency to Reconnect with Nature... Read more »
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- ● Carla’s Mid-Spring Flowers in PennsylvaniaAfter the opening acts warm up the crowd, more floral stars dazzle during the climax of this spring performance... Read more »
- Lizzi’s Springtime in Walla WallaWith each passing year, this Washington garden fills with more fabulous flowers, foliage, and fragrance... Read more »
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