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 [...]
We have Felco Pruners for both right and left handed users, and small sized pruners for those of you with smaller hands. We also offer pairs with an ergonomic rotating action handle. All Felco pruners fit your hand comfortably so you don’t tire while using them. They have an ergonomic design, cushioning to protect your hands, wire cutting notch and a [...]
This is how my porch looked last summer. It was subdued and warm and I liked it very much….then. This year I was looking for a little more pow so I went with my favorite color …..RED. A quick coat of paint ,some new fabric to cover the cushions and voila… fun, Fun, FUN! [...]
There are so many different flowers. I even had a tomato that turned red. Unfortunately, the critters that live amongst us decided it would be great fun to pick, take a bite or two and leave in the dirt to rot. I am not sure if it’s squirrels or chipmunks. Devils, I ‘d say. They [...]
can really add a lot of personality to your yard. They can also be functional to support and guide your plants . We have arranged for Brian Weaver, of Iron Feather Creative to make several art pieces that are available exclusively at Garden Shoes Online. These sculptures are made of steel that has been given an [...]
This is my friend’s dog Riley. She was bored so she thought she would do a bit of weeding. Too bad we can’t really get them to help out a bit. “You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
