Do you like cupcakes? Do you prefer a plain cupcake with no frosting? Or maybe you like just a little bit of frosting…. Of course, many people like cupcakes with a thin layer of icing on the top…. I don’t know about you, but I prefer an entire piece of cake (which is much bigger […]
Garlic has to be one of my favorite vegetables. I use it in almost everything and I almost always use more then the recipe asks for. I love growing my own garlic and it’s very easy to do. My Favorite Vegetables Fall is the best time to plant garlic and it starts with a visit […]
I didn’t set out to find a ‘secret’ gardening tool for my vegetable garden. But, I often find myself finding other uses for tools that I often use for other things. This ‘secret’ tool is one that I purchased to help me with my sewing, years ago. I have had it for over 10 years […]
I hope you are all having a great week so far. Mine is busy finishing up a landscape consult write-up, doctor’s appointment and on Friday, we will be having my father-in-law’s memorial service. Although memorial services are sad events, the one thing that I do enjoy are the beautiful, floral arrangements. It never ceases […]
I just love Mondays…. But, I must admit that my love for Mondays is rather new. I didn’t always enjoy sitting in traffic, headed for my office in downtown Phoenix, where I worked as a landscape designer. (I did enjoy my beautiful office that overlooked the city from the 14th floor). Fast forward to 5 […]
I always anticipate the beginning of fall and the cooler temperatures that it brings. I think this Hibiscus shrub is also enjoying the cooler temperatures and is beginning to flower again. ************************* Thank you all for all your support and kind comments since the death of my father-in-law. They are much appreciated. Life is still […]
Saguaros can be affected by high winds and heavy rain just as trees are. During windy weather, I love to observe Saguaro Cactus swaying gently in the breeze. In the summertime in Arizona, we have a monsoon season. The word “monsoon” means “wind shift” or “season”. This shift in the wind brings warm, moist air from Mexico, […]
Some daughter-in-law’s don’t have much in common with their father-in-law. In my case, when I married my husband 25 years ago, I wasn’t sure if I would have any shared interests with my father-in-law…..he was a dentist (I was deathly afraid of dentists), he ran 3 miles a day (I got a ‘stitch’ in my […]
I bet you didn’t know that Saguaro cacti can suffer from weight problems, did you? Well in my travels through countless neighborhoods, I have seen my fair share of ‘fat’ saguaro cacti. So, are ‘fat’ saguaro feasting upon too much fast food? I don’t think so…. Believe it or not, it isn’t totally their fault […]
Engaging With Cardon Cacti: Can You Spot the Odd One Out Among These Unique Cacti? Do you recall that catchy tune from Sesame Street, where they showcased three similar things and one that stood out? Your task was to spot the odd one among them. I have fond memories of enjoying Sesame Street with my […]
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