Scabiosa Butterfly Blue has surprised me in a good way for so many different reasons and I highly recommend adding this delightful flower to your… Read More »Plant Profile: Scabiosa Columbaria – Butterfly Blue
I love wind chimes! Not only do I think they are pretty, I enjoy the sounds they make. When I listen to wind chimes I… Read More »How to Make a Beaded Wind Chime
I have been growing gazanias for several years and I love the bright daisy-like flowers and dark green foliage. When planted in a mass they… Read More »Plant Profile: Gazania
Zinnias are my new favorite summer flower. Last summer was the first time I have grown zinnias and I fell in love with them. The… Read More »Plant Profile: Zinnias
This blog post is going to be a little different for me. I hope this topic will open up discussions on your thoughts, conclusions and… Read More »Are Tomato Hornworms Safe for Chickens?
It has been so hot here. We lucked out and had a pretty mild June but July has been a force to be reckoned with.… Read More »What’s Blooming in July?
There is always something to do in the garden and that does not always involve plants. I like to have various places to sit in… Read More »DIY Recovering Outdoor Cushions
I thought it would be fun to introduce our cactus collection. Shortly after we got married we had a lot of fun looking for and… Read More »Introduction to Our Cactus Collection
I love our California Buckwheat plant! It is one of the rare plants that looks attractive during each season. It is an evergreen with beautiful,… Read More »Plant Profile: California Buckwheat
One of our favorite things about spring is when the cactus begin to bloom. Cactus blooms are stunning and very special to see. Cactus truly… Read More »Plant Profile: Beavertail Cactus
