Snowstorm Fern and 12 inches of snow

Snowstorm Fern and 12 inches of snow

Like most of the US, we were impacted by winter snowstorm Fern. What a funny name for a snowstorm. Fern conjures up a lush green, summery, humid grotto for me, not icy, snowy storms. In my area, we got about 12.5 inches of snow. This is a lot of snow, especially at...
July’s Blooms in the gardens

July’s Blooms in the gardens

Blooms I’ve noticed, come prolifically in May and June. However come July, things start to slow down considerably. This year is no different. Since it’s the last day of July, I thought I’d share some of my favorites blooms from July.​ This is a nice view of Studio...
Cleaning Up Studio Gardens

Cleaning Up Studio Gardens

I’ve been cleaning up Studio Gardens this past week. Somewhat because I’m sick of it being a mess but mostly because I’ve got my first annual (hopefully annual) Open Studio & Garden Tour next Saturday, June 21st. If you’re local, make sure...
Preparing the greenhouse for winter

Preparing the greenhouse for winter

Fall has arrived, at least at night and I’ve prepared the greenhouse for winter. Temperatures around here have been very mild except for a cold snap on Halloween. However, it’s cold enough at night that I had better have anything I want to keep inside the...
What’s coming in September

What’s coming in September

Happy September! I cannot believe it’s already September 1st, can you? The year has just flown by for me it seems. I wanted to give some updates and announce a new event that’s recently been added for the month of September. First, remember the new baby...
New baby koi fish for Studio Gardens

New baby koi fish for Studio Gardens

Last Wednesday, I ordered live koi fish from Toledo Goldfish. Who knew you could have live fish delivered to you?? I sure didn’t. I got my fish on Friday. Thanks to my cousin Robert who let me know about this hatchery in Indiana who sells through Toledo...