by Jennifer Young | Jun 28, 2024 | Design, In the Garden
Before you design a garden, it’s important to think carefully about the space itself—its assets and constraints. How do you want to use it? What’s its present state and what will it require to get it the way you want it? This post handles five big questions that...
by Jennifer Young | Mar 28, 2024 | In the Garden, Inspiration
Perfect Gifts for GardenersWant to get the perfect gift for a gardener but don’t know what they might like? You’ve come to the right place. I have curated a list of great gifts for gardeners to take the guesswork out of gift-giving to gardeners. You’re welcome! Skip...
by Jennifer Young | Mar 28, 2024 | Building, In the Garden, Projects
Beginner DIY Project DIY Recirculating Fountains: Easier (and Cheaper) Than you Might Think! Jump to DIY Fountain Video Turn your backyard into a tranquil oasis with an easy DIY recirculating fountain. Simple materials and steps make this a perfect project for any...
by Jennifer Young | Mar 24, 2024 | In the Garden, Inspiration
Visit my spring garden and discover the secret life of a Weeping Redbud tree in full bloom as it attracts pollinators and even a green anole. Subscribe to the JHJ Newsletter Weeping Redbud starting to bloom Weeping Redbud in full bloom Weeping Redbud in summer About...
by Jennifer Young | Feb 20, 2024 | Butterfly Garden, In the Garden
Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, whether you live in the city or the suburbs, or in the country; whether you live in a house or an apartment, you can help butterflies and pollinators. And they do need our help. Subscribe to the JHJ Newsletter...
by Jennifer Young | Jan 27, 2024 | Design, In the Garden, Inspiration
Orchids, forests, landscapes, and the visionaries who designed them: these are a few things that inspire me. On a recent trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, I photographed orchids in the Biltmore Conservatory, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. While there, I...
