B-Flies in the ‘Hood
Last summer I photographed giant swallowtails, variegated fritillaries, and skippers in my yard. See what I have already this year!
Herb Garden in Clay Soil
This weekend we attempted to put an herb garden in our heavy red clay soil & I decided to use pebbles as mulch.
Finally, Spring in the Garden
We had record numbers of red admirals in the garden, but we were not alone.
Drowning Garden
We’ve had so much rain lately that my newly planted vegetable garden is inundated with water.
Spring in My Garden
I just can’t wait to put on my old, weathered but well-loved wellies, get outside, dig in the dirt & garden! Come & see what is blooming!
Brutal Weather
The tulips took a beating after a thunderstorm last night. We needed the rain, though.
Wildflowers on my Walk
This Jack-in-the-pulpit was one of many native plants I saw on my walk through my garden and down the road.
Potting Up Before Sowing Seed
How to Clean and Sterilize Terracotta Garden Pots and get Ready for Spring!
Patience Pays Off
My peas are finally sprouting. I love peas because you can’t mistake them for anything else.
HerbFest & Garden Update
A post about my haul from the Wake Forest HerbFest and an update on my spring garden.
Custom African violet Potting Mix
A pictorial presentation to document my attempt to create my own custom potting mix for my African violet collection
The Tombstone
Putting a hit on a plant ready for composting is as simple as leaving a tombstone, RIP
Spading Day
It was a beautiful day for spading in preparation for my eggplant and pepper seedlings.
An Air of Permanence
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Give your new borders a sense of “age”, by adding some large evergreens.
