Questions to ask myself about the Container Gardens I planted this summer. By August, my container gardens have plenty to tell me. Some have been wonderful, some have struggled, and a few have left me wondering, “What was I thinking?” Before I forget it all by next spring, I like to walk around, take a good look, and make a few notes for next year: basically an end-of-summer container garden ... View Post
Archives for August 2026
August Loving the Ordinary List: 31 Ideas to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer
August has a different feel than the months that came before it. Gardens are overflowing, family vacations begin winding down, and the first hints of autumn quietly appear—even as the days remain warm and inviting. It is a month that encourages us to slow our pace just enough to notice what summer still has to offer. One of my favorite ways to welcome a new month is with a Loving the Ordinary ... View Post
