Looking Forward to Planting Gardens: Books and More to Inspire

I’m looking forward to planting gardens and finding encouragement and inspiration from what I’ve done in the past, books and other resources.

This year I’m even more excited for planting my gardens.

I don’t know if is that we haven’t had much of a Winter so I feel like Spring is that much closer or if is because I’m building off of what I’ve done in prior years and the anticipation of my new ideas.

Here’s a peek at what I’m working with and a few of the books and other resources that are giving me encouragement.

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At Badger Hollow

Our getaway property down in The Driftless Area of Wisconsin, in the bluffs along the Mississippi River is where I do most of my gardening.

We call our property Badger Hollow.

The boys do hunting, trapping and fly fishing.

It’s a spot where we all love hiking and being outside as much as possible exploring the woods or working on the land in our gardens and orchard.

The Potting Shed

I have a potting shed that needs some work and some interior styling.

Last spring I started working on it, but didn’t get to finish, so you’ll have some fun posts to look forward to as I continue the project this year.

We ended up doing a whole back porch tear down and rebuild so most all other to dos took a back seat.

Read my plans for the shed HERE.

Cut Flowers

I added a few zinnia and other flowers into the gardens this past Summer just for cutting and enjoying in bouquets.

This year I plan to add to this greatly all around the property.

There are more blooms around the house in the landscaping like lilacs that make the whole house smell amazing in May and others that add to the beauty of the property.

And wild flowers grow all around on the prairie giving us lots to collect on walks.

Vegetable Garden

We plant a vegetable garden each year that provides produce to enjoy fresh all season.

I’m learning more all the time about how to preserve for the seasons in between.

Canning is on the list this year.

We have berry bushes all around too, so making jams along with the baked goods and freezing we currently do will be a fun way to make the enjoyment last longer.

Pumpkin Patch

Our pumpkin patch was always a dream of mine, so when we bought the land I was so excited there was space for one.

Orchard

We have an orchard with several apple trees and pear trees.

This year I want to have an expert come out and help give us some tutorials on taking care of our trees and teach us more about them.

We can’t wait to add bees, chickens and more in the coming years!

The thing I like most is how much there is to learn, the trying new endeavors that add to the health and wellbeing of our whole family.

At Camp Paradise

My geraniums in big hanging baskets around the cabin and in my pots throughout are the focal point of my summer blooms. Read more HERE.

My main focus in on ferns, geraniums and lots of pops of yellow and white.

I have some goals this Summer around our lake cabin to continue and to improve on.

• My butterfly garden
• My raised herb garden on the patio
• My newer landscaping out front

I also love incorporating vintage items into my gardens here like my old bike and thrifted pieces.

I get so much joy out of planting my pots and containers.

Inspiration is Everywhere

I find a lot of inspiration for my garden on places like Pinterest and also when I’m traveling.

I found an abundance of ideas when visiting Magnolia and their gardens at the Silos. Read about it HERE.

New Books & Groups to Guide and Inspire You

Easy-Care Guide

My friend Stacy has a beautiful new book out, The Bricks ‘N Blooms Guide to A Beautiful & Easy-Care Flower Garden.

You’ll also love following Stacy on her blog, Instagram and all her socials for daily inspiration.

Seedtime & Harvest

My friend Christie has a new book coming out in March, Seedtime and Harvest, How Gardens Grow Roots, Connection, Wholeness, and Hope.

You may have picked up her other beautiful books after I recommended them. If not, start your collection:

• Garden Maker: Growing a Life of Beauty & Wonder with Flowers
• A Home in Bloom
• Roots & Home: A Journey Home in Four Seasons
• Placemaker: Cultivating Places of Comfort, Beauty and Peace

Follow Christie on Instagram for gorgeous encouragement for not only your garden, but your faith and life too.

The Lazy Girls Garden Club

My friend Kelly of The Tattered Pew has a new account @thelazygirlsgardenclub over on Instagram.

If you love zinnias, you’ll love following and being part of the group!

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