A Tortoise In My Yard

I have always loved turtles and tortoises and I happen to own one that weighs between 400-500 pounds named Sam. Many years ago I did animal rescue and Sam was one of the animals I rescued from a zoo that was falling apart. Sam is housed in Florida and I don't get to live with him. Imagine the damage a tortoise of that size can do in your yard. So instead I bought a replica see more...

Convert An Old Porch Swing Into A Garden Daybed

I wanted a garden daybed for the longest time. I spend so much time out there I wanted someplace comfortable to read, relax and even sleep. This year I decided to take an old porch swing and transform it into my comfy sitting area. Now I have to fight to get on it because there is always someone in my spot. Read More...

Finding Garden Art In Unlikely Places

More and more you will see people adding the strangest things to their gardens, planting flowers around them and it just works. An old rusty rake suddenly makes a great hanging plant holder if you bury the stick into the ground and secure it with some quick dry cement. Old work boots or rain shoes suddenly take on new light if you plant annuals in them or even better easy care succulents. This turns your local flea market into a garden center with just a bit of imagination. Read More...

How To Divide Succulents

Dividing Succulents is relatively easy and since their root system is fairly small they make excellent small dish gardens. Read more...