I found myself scrolling on Instagram the other day. Looking at what others are sowing, what perennials are popping up and I noticed a pretty common theme. Most gardeners love the neat, controlled, balanced gardens, flower gardens that is. You know, proper spacing that showcases each individual plant. Neatly trimmed, deadheaded and cut at the […]
The Natural Garden: Embracing Chaos and Discovery Read Post »
When I first started native gardening a few years ago, I have to admit I was a little put off by the process. Your telling me, if you start a native garden, have to wait at least a full year to enjoy the flowers? Oh and some native species could take a couple of years
Native Gardens: A Never-Ending Source of Beauty and Discovery Read Post »
Introduction Pollinator gardens have been a hot topic in the gardening world. Three years ago, my research led me to native gardening—planting native species, not just nectar plants. The challenge was identifying natives for my area, considering factors like sun exposure, soil moisture, texture, and climate. But where to start? How do I find plants
The Hive a Personalized Native Garden Database Read Post »
Introduction: A Different Way to See Gardening We’ve all been taught, in one way or another, that gardening is about control — planting what we want, where we want it, and managing everything in between. But over the years, I’ve started to see it differently. What if gardening isn’t about controlling nature at all?What if
Bringing Nature Back: Restoring Balance Through Gardening in Northwest Ohio Read Post »
