Have you ever been curious about bonsai? While I have always loved gardening, I have not been brave enough to try a bonsai. As a girl who loved everything Japanese, I have always been fascinated by bonsai. My husband even had his own for years, though I honestly barely remember it since it was before we officially moved in together in the early 2000s. My biggest fear was always … [Read more...] about Freestyle Bonsai Book Review
Garden & Plant Books
The Elegant & Edible Garden Book Review
As many of you know, I love the idea of an edible garden. While I am far from creating my perfect garden, I have blueberries and raspberry canes around my house and a traditional garden. My ground garden has been hit or miss most years, but I have always had great success with my containers. The biggest issue I have always had was planning, something my husband and I have been … [Read more...] about The Elegant & Edible Garden Book Review
Weed-Free Gardening Book Review
Do you struggle to have a weed-free garden? While I love gardening, weeds are usually my most significant issue for any part of my garden. Having a bad knee means getting on the ground, and dealing with weeds is always troublesome. We also refuse to use pesticides with the girls, especially with the frightening studies on how they harm pets and humans alike. When I was asked to … [Read more...] about Weed-Free Gardening Book Review
Four-Season Food Gardening Book Review
For me, the most challenging part of having a garden has always been planning. I always have these wonderful ideas of what I want to grow and do every year, but with the odd weather here in Kentucky, I sometimes find myself growing things a little too early or a little too late. Even starting seeds indoors, I find myself trying to baby plants, keeping them alive until it is … [Read more...] about Four-Season Food Gardening Book Review
Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Garden Book Review
Even though we may not like to think about it, bugs are a very important part of our yard's ecosystem. While I have never been disturbed by bugs, I grew up with a mother who was terrified of bugs and knows quite a few people who are as well. That being said, I started taking a bit more offense to our local yard bugs when some of them started eating up our beautiful fresh … [Read more...] about Attracting Beneficial Bugs To Your Garden Book Review