There’s something about a well-placed plant that just makes a room feel alive. Every time I walk into a space with the right kind of greenery, it’s like having the space come alive and it’s somehow breathing. For me, styling matters, because the look and feel of the space with plants changes the mood of…
Growing potatoes in fall isn’t just possible—it’s actually a great way to use up garden space after summer crops are done. I’ve planted them in raised beds, old buckets, even feed sacks. If you’ve got a bit of time before winter hits, you can grow a decent crop. Is Fall a Good Time to Plant…
There’s something about the sound of trickling water that changes the mood of a space completely. Whether it’s a tiny urban garden or a sprawling rural yard, adding a waterfall to a small pond creates an atmosphere that feels grounded, alive, and oddly calming. It’s not just decorative—it does something. You can feel it in…
There’s something quietly magical about a garden that doesn’t quit when the weather cools. Most people pack away the tools after the first frost and wait out the long stretch until spring. But if you’ve got a bit of patience and a few sturdy varieties, a whole second season of growing opens up right as…
There’s something deeply grounding about getting out in the garden once the air starts to shift—that crisp edge that says summer’s fading and it’s time to start preparing the soil for what’s next. Fall gardening isn’t just about tossing seeds in and hoping for the best. If you play your cards right with companion planting,…
There’s something about fall that makes me feel like retreating into smaller, more enchanted spaces. The air sharpens, the colours deepen, and suddenly I’m itching to craft little worlds that feel like they’ve leapt out of a storybook. The other day, I was flipping through an old issue of Home Beautiful—one of my favourites to…
Just because the air’s starting to get that crispy edge doesn’t mean your gardening days are over. In fact, fall might be the perfect season to sneak in some herb planting—whether you’ve got raised beds out back or a few pots on the patio. Cooler weather makes it easier on young plants, and let’s be…
Autumn is one of my favorite months of the year, leaves crunching under my foot and crisp morning air. Its also a great time tuck tulip bulbs into the soil. Its a bit like writing a love letter to spring. You do the work now, quietly and patiently, and months later—bam! Fall Is the Sweet…
There’s just something about fall that makes porches feel magical. The crunch of leaves, that golden-hour light, and a few well-placed flower pots can turn even the plainest stoop into something special. You don’t need a sprawling verandah or a design degree—just a few thoughtful touches, a couple of fall favourites, and maybe a pumpkin…
There’s something kind of magical about planting bulbs in the fall. While the garden’s winding down and the air’s turning crisp, you’re out there, quietly setting the stage for next spring’s show. It’s like planting little surprises for your future self. And trust me—when that first crocus or daffodil pops up after months of grey,…