Angie Rose

Getting Ready for a New Gardening Season

As I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can’t help but reminisce about last year’s garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I’m so glad I put in all that extra work. I was…

We are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors.  Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I just have to choose one? That seems too hard. I was…

Add Mason Bees to Your Spring Garden

Mason bees certainly have earned the title of super pollinator and are a backyard gardener’s new best friend. If you are a backyard gardener, these gentle insects can be the key to having an even more successful growing season. They are easy to raise, non-aggressive and native to North America. Last spring, I decided to venture into the world of beekeeping. While keeping a large hive filled with…

Have you been looking for a fun project to spruce up your home? Creating an indoor water garden is quick, easy and doesn’t take up much space. Some of us see fabulous looking ponds, but simply don’t have a large enough backyards to recreate that. I’m here to share some great news. All you need to start this project is a medium to large glass bowl or vase. I had so many empty glass vases just…

A Tour Through The May Garden

The days are getting longer here, and it’s finally starting to warm up. The plants are all thrilled! They are soaking up the sunshine and absolutely loving the heat. The spring chives are in bloom, and the tomatoes are gaining in size. Things really take off at this time of year, and I am loving it! In this particular bed, I have Sun Gold cherry tomatoes on the left and Mountain Merit slicer…

4 Natural Garden Sleep Remedies

Do you often struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? If you do, you aren’t alone! There are some easy and quick changes you can make to the environment where you get your shut eye as well as some natural sleep aids.  The first place to start is evaluating where you sleep. Are your pillows comfy? Is the comforter you use keeping you warm and snug at night? Is your mattress and/or bed frame…

The Start of a New Gardening Season

We’ve made it to spring, and I’m so ready to get back to what I love doing the most – gardening! I’ve been busy planting seeds, building new shelves for the greenhouse and cleaning up debris left over from last year. Not much happens here in late fall and winter in New England, so I’m happy to be back and share with you all! Back in early February, I got to work and organized some of my seed…

How to Save Money Homesteading

Becoming self-sufficient and starting a homestead can help many of us lead a debt free life. Living a more frugal lifestyle while taking advantage of the natural resources around you can put you on a path to financial security. I’m here to show you how you can begin make those changes! Here is a list of ideas to keep a steady income that will also allow you to rely on your own supplies all year…

Garden Reflections – July

Today we’re revisiting my July garden located in Northern Massachusetts (zone 6a.) My crops are grown in raised beds and planters. This is my fourth year growing in these untreated cedar beds. This growing season, my garden was filled with vegetables, herbs and companion flowers. Most of what I grow is started from seed. I decided to expand a bit by adding more pots, vertical planters and hanging…

Vont LED Outdoor Solar Lights Review

As an avid gardener, I’m continually working outside on upgrading and changing things around my raised beds. I’ve done things like adding a durable and sturdy fence to keep animals like deer, rabbits and groundhogs out. I‘ve put up arches so I can grow more crops vertically to utilize all of the space I have. I’ve even added shepherds hooks for hanging plants, bird feeders and containers for even…

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Blueberries

Have you been thinking about growing some delicious blueberries right in your own backyard? I’ve got you covered with a quick guide that will help get you started. These tips will help you choose the right plants for you, help you grow healthy bushes, and answer basic questions all beginners have. Blueberry Basics Blueberries are one of the easiest and dependable fruits you can grow. Even if you…

Garden Update: What’s Growing This June

A little tour of what’s growing now in my backyard garden. “Focus on the positive.” Photos taken on June 16   It’s so easy for me to look at the pictures above and tell you everything that’s wrong. I’m trying really hard to go outside everyday and focus on something good, something that’s growing and flowers that are blooming. It can be a challenge sometimes.  Gardens are constantly…

Veggie Garden Update: Early Spring

It’s finally warm and it’s time to get growing again! I’m back outside working on my vegetable and herb garden. There is so much work to be done, and I’m gearing up for the challenge.  I grow in zone 6a Massachusetts where we haven’t hit the date for last frost quite yet. We’re getting there! The growing season here is short, so I try to take advantage of it as much as I can.  My edibles are…

  I’m so happy to announce the launch of the first annual World Artisan Day on April 18, 2021! This special day will honor all artisans around the world for their unique contributions to uplifting communities and preserving humanity’s cultures and traditions. World Artisan Day will center around sharing the stories of unique artisans from remote corners of the world. A better world for artisans…

In The March Garden

It’s crocus season! Spring is finally here, my friends! It’s so exciting to wake up to the birds singing, the sun shining and my garden blooming. I’m thrilled to add some hellebores to my shade garden (finally!) On top of that, the crocuses have appeared again. Most crocus varieties naturalize easily. I love how they pop up in different spots year after year! Crocus ‘Ruby Giant’       Crocus…

Interview With Senior Rosarian Michael Marriott

‘Harlow Carr’   One simply can’t deny the beauty of roses. I’ve become a collector of sorts and look forward to seeing them come back to life again every spring. Each year, I go in search of the perfect new rose to add to my garden. Some of my favorite plants and most prized plants come from David Austin Roses. For almost 60 years David Austin has been breeding English roses. These classic…

Best Floating Plants for Freshwater Ponds and Aquariums

In the magical world of aquascaping, floating plants know how to stay on top! Floating plants in both the pond and aquarium will improve the water quality and keep the algae under control. These plants also oxygenate the water, making a healthy environment for our fish friends. They are the perfect aquatic plant for beginners – seriously! These plants multiply quickly, giving you that much…