Garden Dreams

I know many of you are under snow, some literally, so it's hard to look ahead to spring, but we can dream. The seed catalogs have been arriving already, and I'm dreaming of a garden makeover. I'm going to try something different this year using containers and raised beds, rather than a traditional garden plot.


Until it's warm enough to dig in the dirt,  I have a few freebies I found while browsing online that I thought I'd pass along.

FREE PRINTABLE CHARTS

When you subscribe to Lady Lee's Home newsletter (and anytime afterwards) she'll give you access to a few free printable charts for the garden season. Her blog is lovely with recipes, garden tips and do-it-yourself projects.

http://ladyleeshome.com/


COLOR UNTIL YOU CAN PLANT

For an escape on a cold day or evening, print out this adult coloring book from Botanical Interests.

https://www.botanicalinterests.com/botanical-interests/botanical-interests-coloring-book


PLANNING FOR PEONIES

I love peonies. They are old fashioned, fragrant, beautiful and once established they live for many years. Peony Envy (snicker) is a peony grower with oodles of amazing varieties of peony. They also have an in depth section on planning your peony garden that is very helpful. Since peonies are so long lived and don't appreciate moving to new spaces, it's important to place the plants carefully.

http://peonysenvy.com/planagarden.html

A WILLOW PLAYHOUSE

This isn't exactly a garden project but it would be amazing near the garden area. It's a Willow Playhouse. If you don't have a willow tree on your property find someone who does and explain what you need. It won't hurt the tree and you can share the instructions with them so they can make their own playhouse. The instructions are here:

http://www.homesteadlady.com/diy-willow-playhouse/

Stay Warm,
Brenda