Posts by Your Garden Story

Soil is the foundation of your garden.  Without healthy soil, you will find it hard to grow strong, robust, and healthy plants, but it’s something that we often take for granted when we inherit a garden.  Typically, garden soil quality is poor when we first come to it, so nurturing it is vital to a…

One of the many reasons I love gardening is sharing experiences, good and bad, with friends.  During Covid, I began to get to know who my “gardening friends” were.  As the months ticked by, we shared stories of new vegetable beds being created, myriads of seeds purchased, tools sharpened, perennials ordered, and gardening magic began. …

The last few weeks have been a whirl of activity, from buying new containers to growing more from seed than in previous years, planning the new cut flower bed, and getting on with all the everyday garden activities like pruning, dividing, weeding, planting, and planning. It is exciting as the garden springs into life, and…

Your Garden Story launched with the belief that we can all become gardeners and make this world greener. My work with the Gowanus Canal Conservancy opened my mind to the idea that we can all be stewards of our green spaces, big or small. We make decisions about how we garden and what we plant,…

Women have inspired my love of gardening from a young age, and I think I take it for granted that they have always been front and center regarding gardens. However, whilst women are now familiar in the world of garden design, they haven’t always received the recognition they deserve. For a long time, on both…

Container gardening has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Planters can create fabulous accents, enhance a simple deck/balcony, and bring the garden closer to the house. They can also effectively break up large, open spaces or provide privacy and screening by creating a barrier. They create curb appeal when used on a driveway, entryway,…

I love the start of a New Year in the garden. Every year, I have a real sense of anticipation about the possibilities. I will learn and experience something new in gardening, even as an experienced gardener. I have given up on resolutions about losing weight, going to the gym more often, and reading more…

Gifts to Bring out the Gardener in All of Us There are so many great gift options for the gardeners in your life. Here are some of my favorite books, seeds, tools, planters, and more. Giving a friend or family member a gardening gift is all part of the Your Garden Story mission to get…