patio garden

  • The Second Flush of the Summer

    After the heatwave in my last post, we had a stretch of cool, rainy weather that slowed things down a bit. Now we are entering another hot spell and I can already see the garden pushing out new buds. I’m… Continue reading

    The Second Flush of the Summer
  • Pond Residents and Hanging Baskets

    It’s been the loveliest weekend, <<<Scotland won their world cup game>>> and I got lots of new flowers for the garden. 😍 I have so many pots and baskets that need filled and I got a banging start on it… Continue reading

    Pond Residents and Hanging Baskets
  • What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Back Garden)

    Continuing my last post, our back garden is coming into abundance as well. I was SO happy that I caught my coral charm peony in time, before it was gone for the another year. I also got to catch my… Continue reading

    What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Back Garden)
  • Last Garden Update in May

    I’m back home to America for the rest of the month and I’ve tried to set all of my plants up for success while I’m away, but I am nervous to see what the garden will look like two weeks… Continue reading

    Last Garden Update in May
  • Beautiful Week Energy

    The weather has been exceptionally beautiful this week and some stunning blooms have arrived. I’m so glad I didn’t order bluebell bulbs last year because they are coming up all over!! They look amazing next to our cherry trees, which… Continue reading

    Beautiful Week Energy
  • Plants Popping Up In March

    There are tons of plants springing up in the garden right now, here’s a little overview of everything pushing through the mud. 🙂 Bulbs Of course the most important and exciting thing happening right now is SPRING BULBS!! It’s always… Continue reading

    Plants Popping Up In March
  • A Peek of the Patio

    I have been very busy improving the garden while the weather has been warm and clear. It’s been a beautiful summer and everything is flourishing. Here’s a little bit of what’s happening on the patio: Katy Continue reading

    A Peek of the Patio
  • Very Early Signs of Spring

    Winter (and the news coming from the home…) has been pretty dreary lately and it feels like Spring is never going to arrive. Occasionally I scour the garden for any little signs of the coming season for a selfish bright… Continue reading

    Very Early Signs of Spring
  • Our Fence Glow Up

    I was worried that I had missed my window for painting our patio fence, but we were blessed with a weekend of warm weather in Glasgow! Of course I had to get out there the minute it was warm enough… Continue reading

    Our Fence Glow Up
  • Bulbs Planted at Last!

    Finally happened! It’s been fairly cold the past week while Rachel was visiting and we’ve been plenty busy exploring some new places around Scotland! It was fab and exciting, so I might do a little travel post of that eventually.… Continue reading

    Bulbs Planted at Last!