Since it is another November day that’s cold outside and not fit out there for flowers, to be sure, I needed to break out the pictures. Thank goodness for photographs and memories, they keep me in flowers until springtime ~”Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of [...]
“Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.” ~ Michael Caine Also visit the Weekend in Black and White
I hate to admit it but the last couple of frosts did most of my garden in. There are a few random survivors, but mostly it’s gone gone gone. Time to clean it all up. Call it a year. Live from the memories. Live for the possibilities of next years’ gardens. One of the [...]
Seeing the beautiful front porches for Metamorphosis Monday made me decide to include mine too. I just love Halloween and all the scary stuff, but I wouldn’t want it too scary, after all it’s the trick or treaters that I am trying to welcome not the spirits of halloween. ~” When black cats prowl and [...]
Already thinking ahead to next gardening season? It’s time to plant your bulbs into your garden before the ground freezes up. The Roto Planter is a great way to get your bulbs planted quickly and with a lot less work. Just attach it to your drill and dig your holes. Simple as that. Your back and [...]
We had a wonderful soaking rain last weekend. It really helped perk things up around here. I have cleared out some of the spent plants and flowers so it seems a bit sparse in some areas, but in others there is plenty of fullness. I have seen monarchs drifting by now and then which [...]
Combine lilacs (one of my favorites!) with some cute animals in a vintage print and you have my vintage thingie. I found this nicely framed Currier and Ives print “Two Little Fraid Cats” in the bottom of an old trunk that was given to me by a friend. It was in great shape except for a little cleaning [...]
After a couple of well needed rainy days, the weather has been wonderful. These past two days, it’s hot but with low humidity so you can actually enjoy being outdoors. I was finally able to catch up on my yard work and see what is going on out there. I have plenty of blooms [...]
Here are a few of the blooms happening today in my garden. They just happen to all be RED!:) Have I mentioned that’s my favorite color? ~” ‘Tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes!”~William Wordsworth
Dahlias are great flowers. They come in all sizes and colors. They grow from tubers you plant in spring after all chances of frost is over. Dahlias require soil with good drainage and they do well in partial to full sun. Dahlias are not hardy, so they must be dug up before the first frost. They can be stored [...]
