Monthly Archives: December 2015

Growing Green Thumbs: Garden Glossary

Growing Green Thumbs: Garden Glossary. Here are some gardening terms that you should know

Starting gardening can be a little confusing with all the terms and phrases. Here are some useful words that you should know: ANNUAL: a plant that completes its lifecycle in one growing season, and does not survive the winter. These plants must be planted each year. BENEFICIAL INSECT: a valuable insect that helps in the… Read more »

Flower Fashion 2016

Create a calming, fashionable garden using Pantone's 2016 Colours of the Year

Earlier this month, Pantone announced their 2016 Colour of the Year. Or should I say colours. That’s right, unlike previous years’ predictions, Pantone chose a blend of two colours: Serenity and Rose Quartz. Together, the colours create balance and act as a soothing counterpoint to the stresses of modern living. Both gentle and calming tones also have… Read more »

Top 5 Must-Have Gifts for Gardeners

Top 5 Gifts for Gardeners

‘Tis the season… of holiday gift-giving anxiety! There is always that one person that is tricky to buy for. But don’t worry! If that person is a gifted gardener or a horticultural homie, we’ve got you covered! 1. Garden Journal A garden journal is an essential tool to any gardener (whether they realize it or… Read more »

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Welcome to the new Tried & True blog! We're excited to have a new place to talk about stuff that matters to us and keep in touch with you!

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! We’re very excited to share our new Tried & True blog with you. Here we’ll talk about the stuff that matters to us, which could be anything from behind-the-scenes stories to delicious garden-to-table recipes to great gardening tips & tricks, and much more! But we don’t want this to be a… Read more »