My April bouquet is a humble one, but special to me because it is my last tribute to spring.  By this time next month, my garden will be full of summer blooms.  My purple Violas had been blooming for me since October. …

As I mentioned in my last post, I headed over today to visit a local farm and it's adjoining restaurants to view the gardens.  As I started walking towards the entry, I was greeted by numerous dragons - all flaunting their beautiful colors. Snapdragons…

Happy Garden Blogger's Bloom Day!  This is one of my favorite meme's.  I love participating each month and I always look forward to seeing what my fellow garden bloggers have blooming in their gardens. On another note, I got it. …

Those who know me quickly learn that I love a bargain.  I get so excited when I find something on sale.  It gets even better when I have a coupon for the sale item.  Finding a good bargain is in my DNA.  I come from a long…

Did you know that plants lose most of their water through their leaves?   Some of you may remember this fact from their high school biology class.  And if you somehow were able to remember anything from your high school biology…

Now, the title of this post does NOT apply to me.  My ancestors hail from Northern Europe and so whenever a sunny day beckons me outdoors, you will find me with my hat and my sunscreen. What this title does refer to are plants that…

Do you remember when you were a child and couldn't wait to grow up?  First it was learning how to walk before you could run.  Then learning how to ride a bike without training wheels.  Later you become impatient, waiting until…

Each time I go on a landscape consult, it is an adventure.  I never know what to expect. Will there be serious problems with any of the trees and plants?  Or will my help be needed to re-design the landscape, adjust the irrigation…

Today's post is written by my sister, Chicken Farmer, who is a resident of Double S Farms - a place that I have often posted about.  This is her story of an unexpected surprise and not necessarily a welcome one. I have to start this…