When we think of garden parties, we probably envision having our friends over to a perfectly manicured dream garden, teeming with roses and perfect combinations of colors.

This beautiful photo is of an inviting country cottage in Strasburg, France. If I lived there, I would never want to leave home! Can’t you imagine sitting out in the garden, or entertaining guests with that home as a backdrop?

There’s nothing quite as magical as a dream garden all lit up on a summer night. I don’t know about you, but I’d love to have this sweet summer garden in my back yard!

For those who would like to plant a garden but are inexperienced or have limited space, a container garden on a budget may be the perfect alternative. Container gardening is easy and inexpensive, and can be started even when on a tight budget.

We don’t all have the time or resources to create the garden we may want, which is why we bring you the most gorgeous pictures each week of dream gardens! These garden photos are of the Japanese garden in San Marino, California, called Huntington Gardens.

Even if you’ve never tried composting before, our easy Gardening Guide to Compost for Beginners gives you the step by step instructions and tips you need to get started now.

Gardening for beginners can be simple and enjoyable as long as you take the time to understand what it entails.

We don’t all have the time or resources to create the garden we may want, which is why we bring you the most gorgeous pictures each week of dream gardens from around the world!

Editor’s note: With many American families feeling the pinch of the current recession, more and more people are turning to the internet to find ways to survive on one income.  Some are even learning how to get by on no income due to a recent or impending layoff of their family’s breadwinner.  What would you [...]

Editor’s note: With the current state of the economy, many one-income families are especially worried about the security of their employment.  We’ve been talking to stay at home moms (SAHMs) and dads a lot lately about the measures they are taking to make sure their families are recession-proofed.  In other words, what can you do [...]