There’s room in the van!

I grew up on mountain road trips in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along as my parents visited artists and practiced mindfulness in Unitarian retreats. Those beginnings shaped this space, where I share brief stories, ideas, and everyday magic—art, nature, society, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

Stacy Jo 9/16/25 Stacy Jo 9/16/25

National Hummingbird Day

Welcome to National Hummingbird Day. They are not only fascinating but also belong to a group of pollinators, birds, that are critical to our environment. Birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and most importantly, bees are pollinators.

Stacy Jo 9/5/25 Stacy Jo 9/5/25

The Daylily Garden Showcase

The Daylily Garden Showcase highlights the beauty and variety of our flowers. I’m excited to share not only the vibrant world of our daylilies, but also the inspiration and joy they bring. #FlowerFriday

Stacy Jo 8/10/25 Stacy Jo 8/10/25

Facinating Facts About Daylilies

My gardens are a beautiful refuge from everyday obligations. They feature my favorite perennial, daylilies, also known as Hemerocallis. A fiery orange daylily from my 2025 garden.

Stacy Jo 7/19/25 Stacy Jo 7/19/25

Wild Horses Daylily Wins the Garden’s Triple Crown

It's #FlowerFriday! Daylilies are hands-down my favorite flower. Of the thousands of varieties, it’s difficult to choose a favorite, but Wild Horses truly takes my breath away.

Flower photo by Oakes Daylilies

Stacy Jo 3/7/25 Stacy Jo 3/7/25

Daylily 101 video. How to plant daylilies

Daylilies are super hardy and easy to care for, making them a great place to start if you are new to gardening. You may have some questions. So here is everything you need to know…