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3 Top Tips for Creating Spectacular Summer Window Boxes

July 8, 2018 By Shelley 7 Comments

3 Top Tips for Creating Spectacular Summer Window Boxes

Hands up if you love a great looking window box... I'm raising mine right there with you. Window boxes add great curb appeal to even the most ho-hum house. Whether it's people stopping by when I'm working in the yard or emailing me here on the blog, I receive a lot of the ... [ Read More ]

Gardener’s Best Secrets for Creating Christmas Window Boxes

December 3, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Gardener’s Best Secrets for Creating Christmas Window Boxes

Decking the Window Boxes for Christmas The weather around here has been crazy! One day is sunny and 60 (highly unusual for us) and the next everything is covered in snow... On the day I headed to my parents' house to nab greens for our window boxes, Pops was pretty sure we were ... [ Read More ]

Planting Spring Bulbs in Window Boxes

November 10, 2015 By Shelley 4 Comments

Planting Spring Bulbs in Window Boxes

Can You Plant Spring Bulbs in Window Boxes by the Great Lakes? I don't know about you but I am just hanging on tight to this fabulous Indian summer we are having! Winter is tough around here y'all... Especially for those of us who spend a lot of our time digging in the dirt. I ... [ Read More ]

Window Boxes for All Seasons

July 28, 2015 By Shelley 4 Comments

Window Boxes for All Seasons

I tease about this y'all, but its really the truth... I can't live in a house without window boxes. I love changing them out with the seasons and adding a little extra sparkle for different holidays. This old house came with some window boxes that had recently been built but ... [ Read More ]

April Snow Not Good for Anxious Gardeners

April 20, 2013 By Shelley Leave a Comment

April Snow Not Good for Anxious Gardeners

As part of my Digital Media education, I'm trying to explore all things digital. Makes sense right? People think blogging can make them rich. I have a blog for my business and its a lot of work. So far, no riches either. I've decided this will just be my fun blog. I'm going to ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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