Christmas warmth from the outside in

So after almost 9 years here, and my east coast city girl past behind me, I have found that I love to decorate my little coastal home for the holiday. Fake tree and all. But, I bring in pieces of the outdoors to make things feel a bit more authentic

Six Great Tomatoes to Grow — That Bloomin’ Garden

It’s the crazy tomato lady again. Yes, I went overboard again this year and have three raised beds of tomatoes. If you have followed my blog over the years, you will know I am just slightly crazy about tomatoes. There are so many kinds of tomatoes to grow and I want to try them all.… via…

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5 Tips for Vegetable Gardeners — That Bloomin’ Garden

Todays post is based on questions I have received over the last month. I sell plants to new and seasoned vegetable gardeners and find there are always issues that come to light as we talk about their vegetable gardens. Light-One issue is not having enough sun. Okay, as much as I see stuff on… via 5…

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Cinnamon Spice and everything nice

  Cinnamon is a wonderful holiday spice. Did you also know its essential oil offers more benefits than simply smelling lovely? 1. Support your immune system by adding a drop or two on the feet or add to a foot bath. 2. Mix two drops with a carrier oil and apply to the stomach to…

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Verbena

I playfully refer to verbena as my “spirit flower”.
Why?
Because of all of the beautiful plants available (and they are many!), verbena stands out for its resilience. She tolerates heat, blooms every year and endures. She is delicate but unstoppable.
There is also a lot of symbolism related to the verbena flower. Verbena flowers historically represent healing, creativity and happiness.