Category Archives: Tidbits

4 SUMMER FLOWER TIDBITS

August 27, 2017

4 Summer Flower Tidbits

I’m always trying to learn more about flowers. Below are a few things I have learned about some of the summer flowers that are growing in my garden. If you have any summer flower tidbits, I would love it if you would share them with me below in the comments section. 1. SNOW IN SUMMER?!? This is a flower that I added to my garden last year. I planted it, not only for its sweet, white flower...

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THE HANDWRITTEN NOTE

May 12, 2015

Sweet Pea Shrub

Whenever I walk out to our mailbox and look through the many bills and junk mail, coming across a personally addressed envelope brings a smile to my face, as there is something very special about receiving a handwritten note. There’s anticipation as I cut along top edge of the envelope with my Swiss Army knife creating a clean, crisp opening for me to pull out this thoughtful gift. And yes, I do...

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DO I NEED A VASE?

March 31, 2015

Do I need a vase

I read once that it’s best when giving fresh cut flowers to someone who is hosting a brunch, lunch, dinner or any other type of event at their home to present the flowers in a vase. At first when I read this, I was a little taken aback: now I have to buy a vase too?!? Then I started to think of the course of events when I’ve arrived at someone else’s home with a bouquet and not always receiv...

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GROWING AND MAINTAINING ORCHIDS

March 10, 2015

Growing and Maintaining Orchids

For many years I was under the impression that growing orchids was difficult and even harder to get them to re-bloom the next year. I’m even guilty of throwing out a couple of orchid plants after flowering just for that reason. What I have experienced more recently is that they are really easy to care for and bring back year after year. In fact, I have two plants that I have had for at least ...

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SOME OF MY FAVORITE GARDENING TOOLS

December 02, 2014

Coneflower

There are many wonderful aspects to being in this flowering world and one of them is gardening and the tools we use. So I thought I would share some of my favorite gardening tools and hope you will share with me your favorite gardening tools in the comment section below.   KOREAN HAND HOE The Korean Hand Hoe (also known as the Ho-Mi) is an awesome tool I learned about at a Mettowee Mill Nu...

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ONE SINGLE POST-IT NOTE

September 09, 2014

A Simpel Reminder: A Post-It Note | Coral Senecio

I am a huge fan of Post-it® notes, and have written more than my share of them. Everything from the simple reminder to take out the trash to writing “Cheers” to my husband and placing it next to his wine glass as I'm leaving for an evening at book club. Recently, I came across one in our hotel room, on the bed frame, that read, “Your duvet covers and sheets are clean for your arrival.” Wo...

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