October is a big garden month in the Pacific Northwest. The soil is often still warm enough for roots to establish while cooler, wetter weather reduces stress. It’s a great combination of cleanup + planting + preparing for spring. 🌷 One October job I’d especially prioritize Plant more spring bulbs than you think you need. Read More
Author: Pamala J Vincent
Why can’t I get off the couch?
CAPACITY FATIGUE I Have the Time… So Why Can’t I Get Anything Done? YOuTube Video & Podcast –Click here There are days when the time is available, the list is waiting, and you genuinely want to accomplish something—but you just can’t seem to get yourself moving. Before you label yourself lazy, undisciplined, or unmotivated, consider Read More
Winter Prep for Summer Blooms
I know it’s winter and the garden is sleeping, but prepping in January and Feb. inspires prolific summer blooms. Here are 10 tips for your winter to do list: *If you want spring flowers: daffodils, tulips, etc. Now is the time to plant them. Also if you plan to separate bulbs, Hostas, peonies, and others, Read More
Tips for Peony Care in the Fall
For peonies in Oregon, fall is the perfect time to both cut them back and divide them—and late September through October is an excellent window. 🌸 Cutting your peonies back Wait until the foliage is yellowing/browning or has been hit by a light frost. Then: 🌱 Dividing them to share September through October is the Read More
40 Free or Cheap Joy and Self-Care Ideas
☐ Take a slow walk and notice 5 beautiful things☐ Read one chapter of a book just for fun☐ Brew a cup of tea or coffee and drink it without multitasking☐ Watch the sunrise or sunset☐ Sit outside for 10 minutes and breathe deeply☐ Listen to your favorite worship or uplifting song☐ Declutter one small Read More
Tips for Your Christmas/Thanksgiving Cactus
September is the perfect time to prepare a Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus for heavy holiday blooms. The key is to shift from “grow” mode into “set buds” mode. Your Thanksgiving cactus will bloom from late November through December, and your Christmas Cactus will bloom starting about Christmas and go through January. What to do now Read More
5 Fall/Winter Tips for Hostas
Hostas are wonderfully low maintenance, but a little fall care can make a noticeable difference in how full and healthy they come back in spring. Here are 5 fall/winter tips for Hostas—especially appropriate for states with wet winters: When you see the little pointed shoots—often called Hosta noses—beginning to emerge in spring, pull excess mulch Read More
15 Plants that Help Choke Out Weeds!
We all know gardens come with weeding, but if you want less weeding, look for groundcovers that spread densely enough to shade the soil and compete with weed seedlings. Here are a few ideas to help: Plant Sun / Shade Why it’s good for weed suppression 1. Creeping Thyme ☀️ Full sun Forms a low, Read More
Want Your Clematis to Bloom Again & Again all Summer?
You can get months of clematis flowers, but usually not by expecting one clematis to bloom nonstop. The trick is choosing a repeat-blooming variety, pruning it correctly, and keeping the roots cool while giving the vines plenty of light. For a long summer season, I especially like Arabella, Rooguchi, Jackmanii, Polish Spirit, and Huldine. Depending Read More
Christian Relationship Check Off List
43 Things to Look for in a Future Christian Mate! Faith and Spiritual Character ☐ 1. A genuine relationship with God — not just a Christian label. ☐ 2. A desire to grow spiritually rather than believing they already know everything. ☐ 3. Respect for Scripture and a willingness to apply biblical principles to life. Read More