Frau Zinnie

Somehow our garden is home to six cardinals this season, which I think may be due to the success of Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal raising a successf...

An over-the-door shoe holder also doubles as a way to sort seeds. Do you have the gardening itch? Here are some tasks you can complete in Ja...

These houseplants bring an exotic flair to indoor spaces, and are fairly low maintenance. The plants are epiphytes, meaning   that the plant...

  Jen will be back to present at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival! Bird-Friendly Gardening: How to Make Your Garden Attractive to Bi...

  Caring for a houseplant or tending a garden helps me to focus my energy on the task at hand, and there is still plenty to do while the out...

Potting up amaryllis bulbs for indoor blooms can brighten up a room in the cold season. In the video below I share the tips for planting up ...

I’m excited to share a new Cool Springs Press article on creating winter bird habitat with native shrubs and evergreens — and proud that Bir...

Keep the pollinators and migrating butterflies in mind when planning next year's garden.  Monarch butterflies in particular need fall-bl...

A Red-banded Hairstreak dines on Joe Pye Weed blossoms. This pollinator magnet is a must-have for your garden.  Depending on the variety of ...

August is hitting me hard this year.  Usually this is the point in the season where I feel a little weary of weeding and watering, but still...

BIG NEWS! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my book, Bird-Friendly Gardening , has been awarded a Silver Laurel Media Award in the Gene...