Category Archives: Exposing the roots
Sometimes…..change is Good
As the season changes…so too does my lifestyle. I’m moving on and hopefully up. Friday was my last day at TimberPine Nursery. It was bittersweet. TimberPine was my first real job out of college. It was where I learned what … Continue reading
Set it now…Plant it later
Mother Nature tapped me on the shoulder last week to remind me that sweatshirt weather has begun and I’d better get cracking on that mound of weeds in the back corner. Even Riley was tired of looking at it. Fall … Continue reading
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Tagged Bald Cypress, berm, Iowa, landscape design, landscaping, Russian Cypress
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3 Plants Packing a Fall Punch!
If you don’t see the video, please click here Little Henry Sweetspire is hardy to zone 5. Here in Iowa it will generally have some winter die back needing to be trimmed around first part of May. This Sweetspire is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bergenia, Iowa, landscaping, Little Henry Sweetspire, red fall color, Red Gnome Dogwood
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Stopping to Smell the Flowers 09.16.2010
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny. I’m loving the way the gal from Frugal Farmhouse Design re-purposed this dresser…with spray … Continue reading
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Tagged Frugal Farmhouse Design, Junk Bonanza, Locally Grown, Sam Auen
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Stopping to Smell the Flowers 09.09.10
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny. Did you know you were suppose to store your outdoor cushions inside during … Continue reading
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Stopping to Smell the Flowers 09.02.2010
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny. I’m really eager for fall weather. I love fall (hate winter). If you’re … Continue reading
Stopping to Smell the Flowers 08.26.10
Excerpts from my Google reader~it’s like settling down to read a good book that’s never ending, as I always find something inspiring, thought provoking or just plain funny. Not sure if you’ve got the memo yet….but wallpaper is back in baby! … Continue reading
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Tagged Design Sponge, Far Out Flora, My Skinny Garden, virtual garden tour
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Bachman’s Nursery~the Pretties
I recently raved about Bachman’s recent journey into the vintage world. (what I’d give to live there…in Bachman World) Here’s a gander into the what makes their garden centers so fun to shop…. I’m currently trying to grow the Ponytail … Continue reading
Stopping to smell the flowers 08.12.10
Generally speaking…I have a hard time reading a blog post if it doesn’t have pictures….as if I was a third grader. I need those eye rests. However~I’ve recently started following Paige Worthy on twitter and have taken a liking to her … Continue reading
LIVE VIDEO: DIY Backyard Oasis~on the GardenGrunt show
Last Tuesday I was fortunate enough to have some great people in the Worldwide Amplified studio with me: Chris Juhl brought some killer BBQ from Jethros located in the Drake neighborhood. If you haven’t been there yet…I strongly suggest you … Continue reading
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Tagged Bigger Better Best, DIY deck, DIY landscaping, DIY patio, Iiowa, Jethros BBQ
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