peek outside

my neighbors probably laugh their heads off when they see me laying on the grass taking pictures of my garden everyday. what can i say? i have a strong affection for my plants. i find gardening to be like therapy. when i am stressed about dealing with the undealable i go outside (perhaps with a glass of wine...)


catsmint, flanked by orange construction cones.


baptisia, blooming for the first time this year




front garden, i love the bright pops of pink


my favorite flower

matilda lovesss watering the flowers. she helps her bebe in the garden every time she's over there. she adores wahtah.

ps. i've gotten really into tweeting. let's be friends!



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le jardin joli

i was so excited to have the opportunity to finally experience le jardin joli's plant sale. my aunt kim's sister karen along with the homeowner michelle put on the loveliest plant sales full of timeless perennials and the most beautiful clay pots and beeskepes.



the oakton house, built in 1838, is the oldest occupied home in marietta. i love this ladybanks. so beautiful!







matilda underneath this gorgeous azalea.



tiny nastursiums.





mama and matilda walking through the vegetable garden. the goodmans sell their harvest at the marietta farmer's market.





{pineapple cilantro, rudbeckia, bee balm, candy tuft, and another akebia}
what i came home with.
see more of the gardens here.

have a wonderful weekend! we'll be having a yard sale on saturday for all who want to stop by...

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friday feature: farmer d organics

i want to start profiling people, small businesses, etc that i think are doing or creating something unique or interesting (hopefully both!).

to kick things off i'd like to introduce you to farmer d organics.


creator daron joffe (farmer d) and some new green thumbs

farmer d's philosophy: Going beyond organic to bring balance and healing to agriculture from large farms to backyard gardens. By applying biodynamic principles to agriculture and urban gardens, Farmer D Organics strives to empower people to grow healthy foods and sustainable communities.






{raised beds to go}

mama and i took til to farmer d's earlier this week to stock up on some organic herbs and vegetables. at 10 am the tiny store connected to an eco car wash was all a buzz. the phone was ringing off the hook. the staff took the time to answer everyone's questions and sent customers off in the right direction.










i would definitely suggest checking back often as the store gets new shipments regularly. egg laying chickens will be arriving soon!

biodynamic compost can be found at pike nursery and whole foods.

become a fan on facebook!

have a question about organic gardening...ask farmer d!

read this lovely article in southern living to find out more!


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and let the weekend begin

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