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Garden

Gardening – stepping outside, putting our hands in the dirt, muddying our boots and delighting in the magic of sprouting seeds sown only weeks ago. ? I have dabbled in gardening since my late twenties having witnessed the beauty and mental rejuvenation brought into our lives as my mother’s garden, grand and created from scratch – simply a pasture waiting for her attention – cultivated over the duration of 40+ years brought and brings comfort for our family, friends and pets during times of everyday life and celebrations. Upon finding and purchased my home – Le Papillon – on the sunny side of Bend, Oregon, I began to garden in earnest, becoming a student of Mother Nature, guided by the expertise of British gardener Monty Don and the entire Gardeners’ World team and finding a grounding calm as the seasons come and go, all the while savoring what arrives with each.

In the posts below, available exclusively to TOP Tier Members, discover what I have learned, glimpses and tours of my own small garden – more a potàger than organized beds and sections – and what I do throughout the year, learning as I go and finding great peace and contentment as I potter about in the soil with the birds keeping me company as they dine at the bird cafés and my pups close by, the most wonderful gardening companions, all holding me in the present moment.

Gardening in March at Le Papillon, 2023
Gardening in March at Le Papillon, 2023

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Monday March 27, 2023

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Gardening in February at Le Papillon, 2023
Gardening in February at Le Papillon, 2023

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Monday February 6, 2023

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Gardening in January at Le Papillon, 2023
Gardening in January at Le Papillon, 2023

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Monday January 9, 2023

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The Real Life & Garden Inspiration for the Cover of TSLL’s Third Book
The Real Life & Garden Inspiration for the Cover of TSLL’s Third Book

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Monday December 26, 2022

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2022 Garden Reflections, Ahas and Tour at Le Papillon
2022 Garden Reflections, Ahas and Tour at Le Papillon

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Monday September 19, 2022

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Visiting Les Jardins de Tuileries in Spring with TSLL
Visiting Les Jardins de Tuileries in Spring with TSLL

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Saturday August 20, 2022

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Spending the Afternoon at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the Spring
Spending the Afternoon at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in the Spring

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Wednesday May 18, 2022

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How to Welcome Mother Nature into Your Winter and Christmas Holiday Decor
How to Welcome Mother Nature into Your Winter and Christmas Holiday Decor

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Wednesday December 8, 2021

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15 Things I’m Up to In The Garden in September
15 Things I’m Up to In The Garden in September

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Wednesday September 8, 2021

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15 things (of many more) I Have Learned So Far from Gardeners’ World w/Monty Don
15 things (of many more) I Have Learned So Far from Gardeners’ World w/Monty Don

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Saturday May 22, 2021

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7 British Gardening Brands To Know (and the 2nd Giveaway!)
7 British Gardening Brands To Know (and the 2nd Giveaway!)

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Monday May 17, 2021

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Spring Time is Busy-Time in the Garden! 14 Things I Am Up To this April
Spring Time is Busy-Time in the Garden! 14 Things I Am Up To this April

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Wednesday April 7, 2021

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7 Reasons to Watch Gardeners’ World w/Monty Don (whether you are a gardener or not)
7 Reasons to Watch Gardeners’ World w/Monty Don (whether you are a gardener or not)

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Wednesday March 17, 2021

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9 Ideas for Organizing an Inviting Indoor Gardener Work Space + A Tour of My Potting Table
9 Ideas for Organizing an Inviting Indoor Gardener Work Space + A Tour of My Potting Table

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Wednesday November 11, 2020

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16 Things I Am Doing This Winter for My Garden & 11 Gardening Books to Enjoy
16 Things I Am Doing This Winter for My Garden & 11 Gardening Books to Enjoy

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Wednesday November 11, 2020

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12 Simple Ideas for Beautiful Flowers in the Home
12 Simple Ideas for Beautiful Flowers in the Home

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Wednesday October 14, 2020

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16 Things I Am Doing In My Garden This September & October
16 Things I Am Doing In My Garden This September & October

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Wednesday September 16, 2020

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10 Plants (Herbs, Berries, Vegetables, & Flowers) I Am Growing in My Potager (kitchen garden) and You Can Too!
10 Plants (Herbs, Berries, Vegetables, & Flowers) I Am Growing in My Potager (kitchen garden) and You Can Too!

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Wednesday August 12, 2020

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Sunday Morning & My Mother’s Peonies
Sunday Morning & My Mother’s Peonies

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Sunday July 12, 2020

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7 Places to Find a Classic Garden Trug
7 Places to Find a Classic Garden Trug

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Wednesday June 17, 2020

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9 Garden Projects at TSLL’s Home
9 Garden Projects at TSLL’s Home

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Wednesday June 3, 2020

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The Rambling Rose for Your Home & Garden
The Rambling Rose for Your Home & Garden

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Thursday May 28, 2020

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10 Things Gardening Can Teach Us About Living Well
10 Things Gardening Can Teach Us About Living Well

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Wednesday May 20, 2020

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The Handmade Royal Sussex Trug Giveaway
The Handmade Royal Sussex Trug Giveaway

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Tuesday May 19, 2020

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One more pic of Mr. Norman today just because. My heartbeat and my rock. 😌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾❤️🐾 For all of the TOP Tier Members who stopped by the blog today to check out the Smile post, thank you SOOO much! One chapter concludes with gratitude for unfolding and all that it have given, and a new one…
New on the blog! The regular monthly post, 12 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . . and this Mister is definitely one of them. 😌🐾❤️ #tslllepapillon #tsllsimpleluxuries
And a new week begins with fresh flowers, a clean house and food to invite us into the kitchen and cook with these two sous chefs. Wishing you a wonderful final week of March and many everyday moments to savor. 😌 #tslllepapillon
The sign of the beginning of the garden year is hellebores in bloom. And while Bend steps into spring a little later than most areas as we are at a higher elevation, spring is indeed arriving and now, new on the blog the regular monthly gardening post. Full of tasks to tend to in March,…

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