For those of you who have read my blog from time to time, you have already met some of the members of “The Refuge” and seen glimpses of their gardens. Today, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce to all of the residents and show you more of their garden and the beautiful […]
Although it is still technically winter here in the desert, the signs of spring are everywhere…. The plum tree at Double S Farms begins to flower. Earlier this week, I noticed the plum tree that sits in front of the house at Double S Farms, is just beginning to unfurl it’s flowers. I cannot wait […]
This is my last post about my visit to “The Farm at South Mountain”, which is a rural oasis just minutes from downtown Phoenix. The farm has much to offer it’s visitors….organic vegetable & flower gardens, award-winning restaurants, large picnic areas underneath a pecan tree grove, artist studio and gift shop plus much more. Table […]
Yesterday, I wrote about a visit to “The Farm at South Mountain”, which is an old farm that is a rural oasis in the shadow of downtown Phoenix. The farm is made up of organic flower and vegetable gardens, restaurants, a large pecan grove picnic area, artist studio, gift shop, farmer’s market and spa. Weddings […]
Last Friday, I went on a visit to a very special place, called “The Farm at South Mountain”. The farm is a rural oasis just 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix. My younger sister and her family (residents of “The Refuge”), were in town on a visit and we all journeyed together to explore this peaceful […]
I find joy in the simple things and that includes my garden as well. Yesterday, as I was preparing for my daughter’s 12th birthday party, I realized that I wanted to have a vase full of flowers to decorate the table. I had no time to go to the store, so I ran outside and […]
A few weeks ago, my brother-in-law asked me to come out to the family farm (Double S Farms) asked me to come over and help him to prune their numerous fruit trees. I had been wanting to work on them because they had been sorely neglected by the previous owners of the farm. Family farm […]
Guess what came in the mail today? Believe me, you’ll never guess… Baby Chicks! Isn’t amazing that they send them in the mail? These baby chicks are only 3 days old. They can live for up to two days without food or water since they continue to live off the nutrition received from the yolk. […]
Primula I would like to take you on a visit back to “The Refuge”, which is the home of my younger sister, (Daisy Mom), and her family. In the past, we have seen the beautiful scenery surrounding their home and who can forget our visit with Mr. Compost. From left to right – Barrel Cactus, […]
The sharp spines of Agave desmettiana begin to emerge. In honor of Foliage Follow-up, which was created by Pam of Digging, I decided to focus on a part of the foliage of Agave – the thorns. Now, I am the first to admit, that is my least favorite part of the Agave, having pricked myself […]
