by Diana Lang | Oct 11, 2018 | DIY, General, Recipes
The sweet, redolent aroma of pumpkin and spice is an autumnal treat that many of us look forward to toward the end of summer. Why do we love pumpkin spice everything? Well, for starters, the taste and smell are synonymous with fall. In addition, this familiar scent...
by Diana Lang | Oct 4, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, Landscaping, outdoor living
So, you want to learn the art of Yamadori but aren’t really sure what it is? Yamadori literally means “collecting plants in the mountains” but is loosely translated into gathering plants from the wild. The found plant specimen is then carefully and skillfully trained...
by Diana Lang | Sep 12, 2018 | General
Kombucha: it’s fun to say and fun to drink—but what is it? Kombucha is nothing new really…it’s a healthy beverage originating almost 2,000 years ago, but has recently regained popularity—most certainly for its plentiful health benefits and not its slightly...
by Diana Lang | Aug 29, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
At Calgo Gardens, we enjoy recycling and repurposing items and creating something new with them. For this project we will use broken glass to create stepping stones for your garden. Stepping stones are a creative and fun way to add color and personality to your space....
by Diana Lang | Aug 15, 2018 | DIY, Gardening, General, hardscaping, Landscaping, outdoor living
Adding a small water feature to your garden is like adding icing to the cake. It’s the pièce de résistance that makes everything look finished. The soothing sound of bubbling water and the sparkling rays of sun will attract humans and wildlife alike. Let the stress...
by Diana Lang | Aug 1, 2018 | DIY, General
“Butterflies are a breath of beauty fluttering by….” K. D’Angelou Photographing butterflies as they dance from flower to flower is a way to capture that beauty. When you immerse yourself in the surroundings where butterflies dwell, expect to be mesmerized by the...
