Find the steps and tips to create a blooming pumpkin as a centerpiece for your fall or Thanksgiving table the easy way. . .no cutting required! You’ll find flower longevity tips, the ‘float/soak’ method for maximum flower hydration and additional floral inspiration incorporating pumpkins in your fall décor. Happy October! It’s one of my favorite…
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful and joyful Easter holiday! After a very wet and cold weekend, we’re warming back up to the 70s and looking forward to some welcome sunshine returning this week. Bunnies and blooms have gathered on The Potting Bench for a celebration of spring! Snowball Viburnum is blooming and…
Happy Friday! I’m sharing a look back at how I puttered, played and planted around the Potting Shed this past year, but first a ‘thank you’ for all your visits and comments in 2022! I’m still surprised and humbled that you find the time to visit my little blog and Potting Shed. My Potting Shed…
Find a year of flowers and round up of DIY floral arrangements and seasonal centerpiece inspiration. You’ll also find flower longevity tips, short cuts and techniques to create affordable arrangements using grocery store and garden flowers. Happy January! I hope your holidays were merry and bright and we’re all looking at a happy and healthy…
Happy October! It’s one of my favorite days of the month when I join my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends to share some flower therapy. You can find my flower friends’ links and blooming inspiration at the bottom of this post. My favorite color is October! In addition to her color, I’m ready for October’s corn…
Upcycle and repurpose a gable vent to add an architectural element and pediment to a Potting Bench. Happy Monday! Regular readers of my blog may remember that my hubby built a Potting Bench for me this spring. I use it as a roomy work bench for planting and projects, as well as a place to…
Celebrate fall’s arrival with tablescape inspiration from 20 table stylists and bloggers. You’ll find cozy and whimsical autumn tablesettings with all the hallmarks of fall…apples, leaves, mums, pumpkins and more. Happy Tuesday! In anticipation of fall’s arrival, I’m part of a ‘Welcome Fall’ Tablescape Blog Hop. Many thanks to Rita of Panoply for organizing this hop! You…
Celebrate National Pollinator Month and learn what you can do to help the bees and other pollinators. June is National Pollinator Month, I’m celebrating the bees today, to bring awareness to importance of pollinators! If you’ve been a follower of my blog for any length of time then you know I love all things *bee* including…
Happy Monday! It’s my favorite day of the week, when I join my blogging friends for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms! You can find my flowers friends’ links and more floral inspiration at the bottom of this post. We’re using watering cans as vases for our flowers as our common theme for this…
Happy Monday! It’s officially nesting season and every bird is welcome! I took my cue from the birds to feather my nest . . . Following the birds’ lead to bring my nesting instincts to the Potting Bench. Long time readers know I love birds. . . Feeding and watching the birds is a favorite…