Hello my gardening companions. As you know, gardening and design are my true passions; my purpose. So, I am super-excited to announce the launch of my new garden design site, aptly named Anna’s Garden Design. This is a dream come true for me after years of study, real-world experiences and many personal sacrifices. Basically, I…
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The Road Ahead….
Photo via tinyhouse-design.com Greetings my fellow gardeners. I truly hope all is well with you and your gardens. I am pleased to report that my cool weather veggies are happily growing strong due to the mild, fall weather we are experiencing. However, the squirrels are desperately trying to find places to store their food sources…
Sunday Reflection….
Last week my family and I suffered the loss of my aunt Brenda. It was not a sudden passing, but I am still in shock and I miss her terribly. I do know that time heals and she is in a better place (being a southern belle as usual I am sure). What a vibrant,…
My Japanese Knotweed Nightmare….
Greetings my fellow gardeners. Thirteen years ago I purchased a beautiful old home with a tiny yard full of miscellaneous shrubs and unusual mystery plants. I had lovely thoughts of creating a private haven of flowering vines, small fruits trees and edibles, similar to my late grandmother’s garden. I had very little knowledge at that…
Farewell To My Summer Garden….
Hello my gardening friends. I just harvested the last of my cucumbers, beans, tomatoes and cowpeas from my summer garden and tidied up the yard a bit to plant my fall garden . I utilize mostly containers for my veggies (various pots and planters) but, I use my trust 12 inch wood planters in the…
Garden Treasures
Good afternoon garden friends. I am so excited. I spoke with a good friend of mine yesterday and she mentioned something that caught my attention. She has been drying and saving various flowers and foliage this year to create garden crafts for the holidays. One craft in particular was making garden potpourri. I really want…
Starting A Fall Garden
Hello again my gardening friends. I hope your gardens are exploding with bounties of fresh fruits, herbs, flowers and vegetables and you are enjoying your summer! All is well in my garden and I gearing up to start a fall garden in the next several days. My choices are: Purple Top Turnip 60 Days…
Anna's Gardening Antics & Musings 