Garden Restyling and Refurbishing Makeover
As many of you know, late last summer I moved to a new home. The thought of starting the gardens over was overwhelming, But luckily for me, one of the things that I loved most about the new place was...
View ArticleHelpful Tools: Preparing for a Garden Fence
I have to say that over the years as a gardener, I’ve quickly discovered that you get what you pay for when it comes to gardening tools. Of course, there are cheap versions that last a season for those...
View ArticleHow to Forage a Backyard Flower Bouquet
One of my favorite thing about the garden is being able to enjoy the blooms to create a flower bouquet. I grow an assortment of plants during the spring, summer and fall and about once a week early in...
View ArticleFall Musings from the Chicken Coop and Gardens
Fall has arrived at Tilly’s Nest. We never really had a moment to warm up after spring. Cape Cod had a cool and wet summer. We were all waiting for beach weather and it really didn’t show up. This...
View ArticleFall Watering Guide for Gardens and Yards
As the weather takes a turn and ushers in cooler temperatures, fall watering needs in the garden change, especially for those of us living in places where we experience four distinct seasons. Fall is a...
View ArticleFall Crafting: Make a Coastal Hydrangea Wreath
I love living by the sea and keeping gardens, but living in New England I find my warm days drifting away. One of my favorite things to do on crisp fall days is to collect beautiful inspirational...
View ArticleGet Creative: Wintery Ice Skates Wreath
This week, I’m sharing my latest craft for DIY Network. I absolutely love shopping for all things vintage. A few weeks ago, I was at a holiday sale run by the talented ladies from Burlap and Buoys. One...
View ArticleHappenings in the Nest
This week I was down with the flu. I guess I kind of knew that it would only be a matter of time. It seems so inevitable working among ill patients. I’ve spent the greater part of the past 2 weeks in...
View ArticleGardening Fun: Magnolia Market Garden Tour
This past week, I took a trip to the Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas. I was super excited to have the opportunity to return to Chip and Joanna Gaine’s Magnolia Market at the Silos again this year. The...
View ArticleDiscovered: A Secret Nest in the Window Box
Spring has taken it’s sweet time to come to Cape Cod. Still with temperatures in the 40s at night- mid May, it seems as though everything is stalled. Beautiful annuals that usually spill from the...
View ArticleGrow Up: Vertical Gardening with Trellises
We’ve been in the new house for two years. As many of you know gardening is a labor of love. We brought the chicken coop over from the old house and have been slowly creating a raised bed garden...
View ArticleHow to Harvest and Dry Beans from the Garden
We tend to grow lots of beans in the garden and this year we tried a new variety, Chocolate Runner Beans. I absolutely adore growing these beans. They trellis well and are abundant. You can eat the...
View ArticleMake It: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt
I love Christmas. It’s actually one of my favorite holidays. Each year, we spend time as a family crafting because I love creating handmade items. Some of those items are gifts while others become a...
View ArticleMaker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft
If you are like me, you are no stranger to cold hands in the wintertime. Despite wearing my mittens and gloves my hands just have the most difficult time warming up. I’ve also have been known from...
View ArticleSpring’s Promises Arrive
I’ve always loved birds. The intrigue and the lure of their world has always called to me, even in my dreams. As a little girl, I can remember having the most amazing dreams about flying. I was just...
View ArticleSpring Awakenings: Delights of the Season
Spring is my favorite season. I know I say that all the time, but I absolutely love it. Perhaps, it’s because of the new life that it promises, new chances and new beginnings. The air is crisp and...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Comings and Goings of the Past Week
This week it has rained quite a bit on Cape Cod. We’ve had stolen glimpses of sunshine and took full advantage of those infrequent moments. Living in the Northeast, I always feel that we are behind...
View ArticleGrowing Hydrangeas: Selecting Hydrangeas for Your Garden
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. I have always loved them growing up and enjoyed adding them to my decor. You can imagine my excitement and surprise when I moved here to Cape Cod and quickly...
View ArticleSummer Hydrangea Pruning for Double Blooms Next Year
In late summer when the hydrangea blooms have begun to fade and dry, comes a perfect time to do a little shaping of your macrophyllas that can also pay you back double for your work in blossoms. A...
View ArticleDIY Gift: How to Create a Succulent Planter
Today I want to show you how simple it is to create a succulent planter. It’s no secret that I love succulents. I’ve had a love affair with them for almost thirty years. I suppose it comes from...
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