Carrying the trend forward…
Since others have shared today, I thought I’d show a bit of what’s going on around my yard. But first, an anecdote. Mom (on the phone): Do you remember that shrub you got for me a few years ago? The
Carrying the trend forward…
Since others have shared today, I thought I’d show a bit of what’s going on around my yard. But first, an anecdote. Mom (on the phone): Do you remember that shrub you got for me a few years ago? The
Growing basils on my fire escape
I have to share my basils, because I’m just so thrilled with how well they’re doing. It’s neat to see the physical differences between varieties. At the far left are two lime basil plants. They were gifts, bought at an
Growing basils on my fire escape
I have to share my basils, because I’m just so thrilled with how well they’re doing. It’s neat to see the physical differences between varieties. At the far left are two lime basil plants. They were gifts, bought at an
Home
Just fixing up a few things around here. I painted the hallway and added some bookshelves made of rain gutters for the kids books. I also planted some bibb lettuce and strawberries in hanging baskets( i am in an upstairs
Home
Just fixing up a few things around here. I painted the hallway and added some bookshelves made of rain gutters for the kids books. I also planted some bibb lettuce and strawberries in hanging baskets( i am in an upstairs
Need ID on flowering tree
I saw one of these growing near an apartment building near Rice University here a couple of years ago, and picked off a couple of seed pods but misplaced them. So, this afternoon I was in the area and drove
Need ID on flowering tree
I saw one of these growing near an apartment building near Rice University here a couple of years ago, and picked off a couple of seed pods but misplaced them. So, this afternoon I was in the area and drove
Asparagus question and Hierloom Seeds yay!
So my husband and I planted this asparagus last year, and this year it’s popped up double it’s original size. I know it takes two or three seasons for it to be “established” but I was curious if any of
Asparagus question and Hierloom Seeds yay!
So my husband and I planted this asparagus last year, and this year it’s popped up double it’s original size. I know it takes two or three seasons for it to be “established” but I was curious if any of
request for color from friends in zone 9 and 10
Guys we are starting to be starved for some garden porn in the Northern reaches. This is what passes for color in zone 6:
request for color from friends in zone 9 and 10
Guys we are starting to be starved for some garden porn in the Northern reaches. This is what passes for color in zone 6:
Miss Charley made some Mexican candy.
Miss Charley’s Leche Quemada 3 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter (real butter) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 (13 oz.) can Eagle Brand condensed milk 1 (13 oz.) can water 2 c. pecans Combine all ingredients except
Miss Charley made some Mexican candy.
Miss Charley’s Leche Quemada 3 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter (real butter) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 (13 oz.) can Eagle Brand condensed milk 1 (13 oz.) can water 2 c. pecans Combine all ingredients except
Transplanting Delays, Seedling Questions…
Due to the rains we’ve been having in Texas as well as delays in getting my beds set up, I’ve had to put off transplanting until today. I have a few questions about my seedlings, so… 1. Summer Squash These
Transplanting Delays, Seedling Questions…
Due to the rains we’ve been having in Texas as well as delays in getting my beds set up, I’ve had to put off transplanting until today. I have a few questions about my seedlings, so… 1. Summer Squash These
Zinnia Problem
Something is happening to my zinnias and it’s happening fast. What was a problem on just one flower the other day is quickly taking over my zinnia flower bed. Can anyone help me identify what’s going on? It starts at
Zinnia Problem
Something is happening to my zinnias and it’s happening fast. What was a problem on just one flower the other day is quickly taking over my zinnia flower bed. Can anyone help me identify what’s going on? It starts at
Narcissus
I’ve planted 5 narcissus bulbs indoors – in a flower pot with tiny stones and water… And here’s the first flower for this spring… before the spring… They are supposed to bloom in groups of 5-6 flowers for each bulb…
Narcissus
I’ve planted 5 narcissus bulbs indoors – in a flower pot with tiny stones and water… And here’s the first flower for this spring… before the spring… They are supposed to bloom in groups of 5-6 flowers for each bulb…
Azaleas
I’ve been finding a lot of goodies out in the yard this year as I’ve been doing yardwork. And from what I’ve heard the lady who used to live here was an avid gardener. I think as she got on
Azaleas
I’ve been finding a lot of goodies out in the yard this year as I’ve been doing yardwork. And from what I’ve heard the lady who used to live here was an avid gardener. I think as she got on
Bush Bean Problem/Diagnosis Help
My Blue Lake Bush Beans are afflicted. I’ve tried researching the problem online, but I’m still struggling with a positive identification of the problem. I hope someone here can help. Thanks in advance.
Bush Bean Problem/Diagnosis Help
My Blue Lake Bush Beans are afflicted. I’ve tried researching the problem online, but I’m still struggling with a positive identification of the problem. I hope someone here can help. Thanks in advance.
my brownies bring all the boys to the yard…
well… maybe not all the boys… but they definitely bring my boys to the table… From 2009Mar04 Fudgey Brownies, topped w/ an eggless chocolate buttercream frosting that I made from my own brain! and sprinkled with easter dots… lol… I
my brownies bring all the boys to the yard…
well… maybe not all the boys… but they definitely bring my boys to the table… From 2009Mar04 Fudgey Brownies, topped w/ an eggless chocolate buttercream frosting that I made from my own brain! and sprinkled with easter dots… lol… I
Identification
Can someone please tell me what these huge pink flowers are? My neighbor has this bush and I’d love to plant one of my own next year. I asked her but she didn’t know either :( Please and thank you!
Identification
Can someone please tell me what these huge pink flowers are? My neighbor has this bush and I’d love to plant one of my own next year. I asked her but she didn’t know either :( Please and thank you!
take a walk in my garden
Care to take a ramble through my garden? First, the peach trees are in full bloom. Last year the blossoms were smaller. Does this mean this year might finally be the year we get peaches? Alas the rest of my
take a walk in my garden
Care to take a ramble through my garden? First, the peach trees are in full bloom. Last year the blossoms were smaller. Does this mean this year might finally be the year we get peaches? Alas the rest of my
Whitefly pests
My posies are being rapidly dessimated by what has been identifyed as white fly. I went out this morning and took pictures. There’s also a prehistoric looking flying thing hanging around which I haven’t been able to get a good
Whitefly pests
My posies are being rapidly dessimated by what has been identifyed as white fly. I went out this morning and took pictures. There’s also a prehistoric looking flying thing hanging around which I haven’t been able to get a good
Pink And Yellow
My room has been through many changes in the last year, (as you can Now it is pink and yellow.. Hope You all like
Pink And Yellow
My room has been through many changes in the last year, (as you can Now it is pink and yellow.. Hope You all like