Paint with Jim

Create a cozy garden reading nook!
Find a cool, shady spot and add a comfortable chair. Surround yourself with bright, trailing nasturtiums and accent the space with an antique watering can for a touch of rustic, vintage charm.
Perfect for losing yourself in a book.

A hidden thrift store gem turned into a living garden centerpiece! I found this beautiful, weathered sea shell, drilled a quick drainage hole in the bottom, and tucked in a family of hardy hens and chicks. It's the perfect blend of coastal charm and rustic garden style sitting on my outdoor table.

Combining Brugmansia, black-eyed Susans, and red roses creates a striking, multi-layered garden display with dramatic textures and
contrasting colors.

Today, I added two Smoky Mountain Mint plants to my garden, and every dig of the shovel felt like a tribute to Dolly Parton. Named after the beautiful mountains she calls home, these perennials are my living thank-you note to her. They are powerful pollinators, meant to invite butterflies-her absolute favorite-into this space. As these plants grow, spread their fragrance, and welcome wings of every color, my garden will hold a little piece of Dolly's warmth, generosity, and sweet mountain spirit.

A garden wraps you in a gentle embrace, holding you safe when the world feels too loud. It asks nothing of you and accepts you exactly as you are.

| leave clover in my pots with ornamental grass, it provides free natural fertilizer and helps the soil retain moisture.

By pairing the structural grandeur of Brugmansia with the fine, lines of ornamental grass and the cascading, vibrant growth of nasturtiums, the large pots transform into dense, multi-layered overgrown, jungle-like opulence.

The pairing of fiery orange blooms and cool green shield-like leaves in nasturtiums creates a vibrant, dynamic energy that balances bold solar enthusiasm with grounded, earthy resilience. This contrast yields a lively, courageous, and fiercely protective spirit.

Happy Sunday 🌱🐝💚

Crystal spheres in my garden act as magical art pieces. They catch the sun by day and glow at dusk. Soft green ivy hugs their bases, while purple lavender sways nearby to add sweet smells and gentle contrast.