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Carved Pumpkins - Photo by Jen Theodore via unsplash
inspiration4 min read

The Legends behind Jack O’Lanterns

The legends of jack o’lanterns (or jack-o’-lanterns) are surprisingly ones many people don’t seem to know. Why do we carve pumpkins and why do we call them jack o’lanterns? I love a good story, especially Irish folklore.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Cottage Garden
inspiration5 min read

The Beauty of Cottage Gardens

A cottage garden is purposely designed to appear structureless, creating a care-free and romantic space where different types of greenery are closely interplanted both in-ground and in pots.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Andreina spotlight
fabulous collaborators2 min read

Urban Gardening with Andreina

Andreina, originally from Ecuador, is an urban gardener in Virginia, USA. She makes an amazing mojito with mint straight from her garden, shares produce with friends and neighbors and offers help to new gardeners.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Photo 1 - Amazon Rainforest
inspiration6 min read

The People Who Grew a Forest

Here are the inspiring stories of three people who stood up to climate change, and single-handedly grew their own forests for the better of their communities.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Photo 1 - Small Terrarium
houseplants7 min read

How to Create a Fabulous Terrarium

Terrariums! These tiny glass-enclosed gardens are simply enchanting, and I love the idea that you can create any fantastical world you wish — all within a small container.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Kimber in her garden
inspiration4 min read

How Gardening Helped Me Breathe

In the incredibly busy world we live in, sometimes we get so caught up that we forget to breathe. Covid-19 has given many of us the time to be still and listen to ourselves and gardening has given me the space to breathe.

May 8, 2025Read More →
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