Category Archives: Exposing the roots

Stopping to Smell the Flowers 08.05.10

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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 laughed out loud at this. You will too. Read how Jeff Fisher … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged A Tasteful Garden, Better Homes and Gardens, Everyday Gardeners, Jeff Fisher | 1 Comment

DIY Patio Installation~on the GardenGrunt show

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

Today at 6pm CST on the Garden Grunt Show Alexson and her hubs are joining me to talk about their DIY patio…deck….landscape adventure! Here’s a sneak peek at the final project. What I really want to pick their brains about … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots, Going Viral | Tagged Bigger Better Best | 1 Comment

Stopping to smell the flowers 07.30.10

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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. A couple weekends ago I traveled up to Minneapolis. I LOVE Minneapolis. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged AdMavericks, Gardening in my Rubber Boots, Lori Miller, My Entre Net, The Round Potting Company | 2 Comments

This is great…but I’d add just one thing

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

This is a great patio…I LOVE the New York Blue flagstone. I LOVE the natural look the wood brings into the space. And I LOVE the softness the ferns bring to the upper left pocket. The only thing…and I truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Brick Doctor Bill, flagstone patio, Iowa, landscaping, outdoor living, patio, polymeric sand | 5 Comments

Stopping to Smell the Flowers 07.22.10

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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. Throughout the blog-o-sphere there are several writers that honor the “Wordless Wednesday” tradition (I am not … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged A few of my favorite things, BG Gardens, Jessica Hills, Lisa's Retro Style, Paper Cloud | 3 Comments

Stopping to Smell the Flowers 07.15.2010

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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. Have you discovered Des Moines Egotist? Do it. I won’t tell you why, … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Barn House, Des Moines Egotist, Earth Friendly Landscapes, The Brand Chef | 4 Comments

Stopping to Smell the Flowers 07.08.09

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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 not sure how this works….if it’s practical at all….but the concept itself … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Chicago Garden, Mr Brown Thumb, The Garden Buzz, The Garden Plot, Urban Gardens | 1 Comment

Stopping to smell the flowers 07.01.10

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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. Usually I don’t care much for Gnomes, but apparently Reiman Gardens is gnoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Better Homes and Gardens test garden, Designers on Design, Everyday Gardeners, Garden Mom, Gnomes, Locally Grown, Mullets, Reiman Gardens, Sam Auen | 1 Comment

Stopping to Smell the Flowers

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

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. You know this gal is cool beans…just by the sassiness seeping from her … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Alexson, Bigger Better Best, Design Sponge, LA Home, Mr Brown Thumb | 2 Comments

Holy Balls!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Katie Ketelsen

I LOVE my HYDRANGEAS! Although, I kinda wish I hadn’t gotten lazy with my mire-acid treatments, so I would’ve have all this pink and maybe some blue balls! But I still love em! Do you have Hydrangeas in your garden? What variety … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposing the roots | Tagged Endless Summer Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas, Iowa, landscaping, Pink Flowering Shrubs, Zone 5 gardening | 2 Comments