Day 7: G

The hubby and I love to work in our yard and garden. For several years as apartment dwellers we dreamed of the day we could plant as we pleased. Some of the first improvements/changes we made to our home were with flowers + plants. We even did a mini veggie garden this summer. Next year we'll do even more--bigger and better. We are both grateful to have our own green area...it is so calming to dig in the dirt and watch things grow and bloom. To view a peak at some of our gardening click here and enjoy some of Martha Stewart's inspiring gardens below.



{ Herb Garden }


{ Vegetable Garden }



{ Turkey Hill Garden }



{ Skyland Garden & Pergola }

My Little Piece of Paradise

We've been working hard on our backyard lately. You can read more about our progress here and here. This weekend we tediously hung a giant (I mean giant! This sucker weighs about 30 pounds and is 4 feet in diameter) fern from one of our oak trees. It didn't take us long to realize it looked like an au natural chandelier. So we strung some solar powered mini lights throughout the plant and made it official. After adding our old fashioned picnic table beneath it we were ready to dine al fresco. Check back for night time shots of our "chandelier" in action. What fun outdoor projects have you guys worked on?

Blooming Beauties

I planted a hydrangea bush earlier this Spring and it has really taken off. It is a young plant but it currently has 15 flowers blooming and that is after I've cut several off for clippings. As a great surprise a mystery plant we found popping up in our front beds turned out to be cala lillies. And as a pretty turn of fate, the colors coordinate so nicely with the hydrangeas. My kitchen is constantly dressed up with lovely blooms and I couldn't be happier--especially since I've grown these beauties myself! If you are looking for two easy plants to perk up your gardens (and your house too!) I recommend these lovelies!