Change is in the air! Just as our gardens are ever evolving, the Nest In Style blog has seen it’s fair share of transitions since I created it December 2007. First it was my personal garden blog, then it became the home of the Nest In Style podcast with my co-host Teresa O’Connor of Seasonal Wisdom, and now it’s once again my personal garden blog.

The timing could not be more perfect. In less than one week, I’m picking up this urban homestead and starting over again in Salt Lake City! {And just because everyone asks me, NO, I’m not becoming a Mormon.} I’ve lived in Eugene, OR, for most of my life, so needless to say, this is a huge change for me culturally and environmentally. Why not blog about it, right?

What’s New with Nest In Style?

I am a serious do-it-herselfer, so I plan to take full advantage of building and creating stylish new spaces in and around our new 100-year-old bungalow in Salt Lake City. You should see the backyard, it’s practically a blank slate! Nest In Style will now be home to my adventures in learning a completely new gardening zone {from Sunset climate zone 6 to 3A – later I’ll explain why I prefer Sunset’s zone over the USDA’s}, designing new outdoor spaces, growing edibles fit to eat and drink, sharing various DIY projects, and raising urban chickens. I may even throw in a few camping and mountain biking expeditions as we travel through the beautiful state of Utah {home to five national parks!}.

Upcoming NIS Blog Posts

I’ve had a few blog topics saved up for a while, but this move to Salt Lake City has eaten up all my spare time. In the coming weeks, I plan to start posting about the following topics:

• Grow Your Own Chicken Forage Blend – Giveaway
• The Sunset Western Garden Book is a Must-have Companion – Giveaway
• A Look at My New Digs in Salt Lake City
• Begin with the End in Mind When Designing New Outdoor Spaces
• A guest post from someone cool in the garden world
• Gardening Almost Year-round in Salt Lake City - Giveaway