Recently, I posted photos of a mystery plant taking over my flower bed and asked if folks knew whether it was squash, pumpkin or something else, well, the jury is in! I HAVE one orange pumpkin and one green pumpkin out there! I grabbed my first photos of the pumpkins this weekend as I celebrated the biggest rain during the… Read More
A Volunteer is Taking Over My Flower Bed
I was born and raised in the Volunteer State so I would like to think I know a little about volunteering. I’ve been blessed to have a lot of opportunities to volunteer with various organizations that cover various social services, the performing arts, and more. And I’d like to think I’d roll out a red carpet for some volunteer willing… Read More
Raised Bed Gardening: I Graduated from Containers This Year
fresh basil container garden I’ve finally done it. I graduated from doing herbs and things on the deck to a raised bed. Yes, I still have containers on the deck, but I’m also taking advantage of having a raised bed. Let’s hope I get to eat more from it than the rabbit I see so often! If you have any… Read More
Fresh Flowers Make Me Happy! In a Garden? Even Happier!
The excitement of travel includes so many new sights and experiences, and yet, you can also find the most familiar sights too! Since I spend so much time each week thinking about plants, my eyes are drawn to them in places I travel to. That was something that was easy to indulge in while we were in Israel as we… Read More