Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and all ground-fault circuit interrupters.
9 Ways to Share the Spirit of the Season—Starting From Home
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday joy.
Read MoreDo's + Dont's of Houseplant Care
I’ve written a lot about outdoor plants over the past couple of years but wanted to write about houseplants for a change. Since the weather is getting cooler and wetter, some of us fair weather gardeners are putting our gardens to bed and won’t have much to do with them until spring. Now is a great time to start giving attention to your houseplants.
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Bees, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies - Oh My!
Pollinators move pollen from one part of the plant to another which fertilizes the plant. Only fertilized plants can bear seeds and fruit. You also need seeds and nuts for future new plants. Not all is lost - there are things you can do to increase the variety and number of pollinators that are coming to your garden.
Read MoreMoving Checklist for Home Buyers
Buying a home can be stressful…and moving is the one thing that your real estate agent can’t help you with. No matter how hard we try! I have compiled this list to help people buying a new home with the exciting, yet daunting, task of moving. This list has come from mentors, associates, the world wide interweb, and personal experience. Hopefully, you will find it helpful!
Read MoreJENNY'S GARDEN TIPS: Six Activities for Gardeners to Do This Winter
Here’s my list of 6 different activities you as a gardener or would-be gardener can do to get you through winter and start thinking about spring. There are places to visit and things you can do. Hope you can
at least try one of these!
The gift of giving plants
Peace Lily
by Jenny Mandt, Owner, Garden
Coaching Solutions
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you would expect.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Read MoreTara’s Seattle Gift Guide 2017
Shop local this holiday season and support your community! Why shop local? Here are just a few reasons: your money will be kept in the local economy, you help create local jobs, help the environment, conserve your tax dollars, and you have invested in entrepreneurship. Here are some local businesses I love and some great gift ideas for holiday giving!
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: What to Plan for Impact in 2018
WHAT TO PLANT FOR IMPACT IN 2018
by Jenny Mandt, Owner, Garden Coaching Solutions
“In a bulb there is a flower, in a seed an apple tree…” is a song about planting today to reap the rewards tomorrow. Why not plant something now that will make your garden shine next year? With a little planning, digging, and effort the results will be worth it. First thing is to check out your soil. Is it a hard as a rock, sandy, grey and lifeless looking? This should be corrected before you plant anything. New or divided plants, shrubs or trees will need fertile, well-draining soil in order to thrive. Adding soil building compost can really boost nutrition in lifeless soil.
Read MoreHow to Put Together a Beautiful Garden Container
by Jenny Mandt, Owner, Garden
Coaching Solutions
I love this quote: “Half the interest of a garden is in the constant exercise of the imagination”. ~Mrs. C. W. Earle. It is also so pertinent to this month’s topic – container gardening. There are many choices you can put into that new, shiny ceramic pot that you just got as a gift or purchased at a store.
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