re-planting hydrangeas?

re-planting hydrangeas?

hi, everyone! i have a hydrangea question for you. last summer i planted a couple of hydrangeas in my backyard… they were fried in a matter of weeks, despite diligent watering, due to the crazy blazing sun in that area

re-planting hydrangeas?

re-planting hydrangeas?

hi, everyone! i have a hydrangea question for you. last summer i planted a couple of hydrangeas in my backyard… they were fried in a matter of weeks, despite diligent watering, due to the crazy blazing sun in that area

My Bay window succulents.

My Bay window succulents.

The question plant first. The graft on this guy is dead. Can I do something about that? Just cut it off? For contrast, this guy’s graft is doing just fine: Jade has been turned around since she was stretching to

My Bay window succulents.

My Bay window succulents.

The question plant first. The graft on this guy is dead. Can I do something about that? Just cut it off? For contrast, this guy’s graft is doing just fine: Jade has been turned around since she was stretching to

Tree ID?

Tree ID?

Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It’s about 30-40 feet tall I’d say. I’m in central Texas, if that helps. Thanks =)

Tree ID?

Tree ID?

Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It’s about 30-40 feet tall I’d say. I’m in central Texas, if that helps. Thanks =)

Plant ID and update on my sunflowers

Plant ID and update on my sunflowers

Hello all. I have been trying to wait and see with this plant. Not sure if I planted seeds in this location or not, but this is what is coming up. If anyone knows if it is something worth keeping,

Plant ID and update on my sunflowers

Plant ID and update on my sunflowers

Hello all. I have been trying to wait and see with this plant. Not sure if I planted seeds in this location or not, but this is what is coming up. If anyone knows if it is something worth keeping,

Garden Photos!

Garden Photos!

CLICK PIC TO VIEW ALBUM! Just took these about 30 minutes ago. Everything is getting huge and we are already harvesting a few peppers and radishes here and there. So far, so good. We are going either tonight or tomorrow

Garden Photos!

Garden Photos!

CLICK PIC TO VIEW ALBUM! Just took these about 30 minutes ago. Everything is getting huge and we are already harvesting a few peppers and radishes here and there. So far, so good. We are going either tonight or tomorrow

An Amazing Little Tree

An Amazing Little Tree

To see what it is, and the “rest of the story” you’ll have to go here: http://earthmother45.livejournal.com/114903.html

An Amazing Little Tree

An Amazing Little Tree

To see what it is, and the “rest of the story” you’ll have to go here: http://earthmother45.livejournal.com/114903.html

Tipuana trouble.

Tipuana trouble.

Something strange has been happening to my Tipuana Tipu tree. It’s a very young specimen, grown from a seed in the spring. It has developed beautifully over the summer but now one of its two stalks suddenly lost all its

Tipuana trouble.

Tipuana trouble.

Something strange has been happening to my Tipuana Tipu tree. It’s a very young specimen, grown from a seed in the spring. It has developed beautifully over the summer but now one of its two stalks suddenly lost all its

Parakeets?

Parakeets?

These birds were eating my sunflower seeds. Are they parakeets? There was 4 of em.

Parakeets?

Parakeets?

These birds were eating my sunflower seeds. Are they parakeets? There was 4 of em.

Colors bleeding in wash…

Colors bleeding in wash…

My *ahem* lovely husband decided to wash all of our new, nice, expensive, brand new towels together. There were 8 of them, 2 each in these colors: So you can imagine my dismay this morning when I unfolded a fresh

Colors bleeding in wash…

Colors bleeding in wash…

My *ahem* lovely husband decided to wash all of our new, nice, expensive, brand new towels together. There were 8 of them, 2 each in these colors: So you can imagine my dismay this morning when I unfolded a fresh

Just got my room redone…

Just got my room redone…

From having 14 years of Winnie the Pooh wallpaper (I’m 18…so since I was four! :O ), my mum finally decided I needed a change :D and I love it Photos of new room, under the cut – I am

Just got my room redone…

Just got my room redone…

From having 14 years of Winnie the Pooh wallpaper (I’m 18…so since I was four! :O ), my mum finally decided I needed a change :D and I love it Photos of new room, under the cut – I am

Crazy Sunflowers

Crazy Sunflowers

In reference to yesterday’s post about the weirdness of Sunflowers this year, here are mine… ” I think it looks like she’s wearing flowers in her hair… “

Crazy Sunflowers

Crazy Sunflowers

In reference to yesterday’s post about the weirdness of Sunflowers this year, here are mine… ” I think it looks like she’s wearing flowers in her hair… “

First time poster!

First time poster!

Hello all! This is the studio I’m living in with my boyfriend for this academic year. We’re not allowed to put anything on the walls, but I tried to liven it up a little otherwise. I hope you like it!

First time poster!

First time poster!

Hello all! This is the studio I’m living in with my boyfriend for this academic year. We’re not allowed to put anything on the walls, but I tried to liven it up a little otherwise. I hope you like it!

Plant ID

Plant ID

This can either be identified like a small tree, or huge bush (it is tall about 3 meters). In full bloom right now. Smells like jasmin. Does anyone know what it is ? I can’t get a full photo since

Plant ID

Plant ID

This can either be identified like a small tree, or huge bush (it is tall about 3 meters). In full bloom right now. Smells like jasmin. Does anyone know what it is ? I can’t get a full photo since

Welcome to my roooom

Welcome to my roooom

welcome to my roooom. my new bed. its soo comfy. i made those silly curtains from fabric from ikea. don’t get too close though because i didn’t even hem them ha. my desk. i just finished knitting that scarf, woo.

Welcome to my roooom

Welcome to my roooom

welcome to my roooom. my new bed. its soo comfy. i made those silly curtains from fabric from ikea. don’t get too close though because i didn’t even hem them ha. my desk. i just finished knitting that scarf, woo.

Potatoes, Sunflowers and a question

Potatoes, Sunflowers and a question

A dug up the first 50 square foot of Yukon Gold potatoes. These were planted in heavy clay, with about an inch of compost and plenty of rock phosphate, manure, and greensand. I continued to cover them with peat most

Potatoes, Sunflowers and a question

Potatoes, Sunflowers and a question

A dug up the first 50 square foot of Yukon Gold potatoes. These were planted in heavy clay, with about an inch of compost and plenty of rock phosphate, manure, and greensand. I continued to cover them with peat most

Project Updates

Project Updates

I just thought I’d share some photos of a few things going on around our house. Better Homes and Gardens has a function on their website, where you can virtually arrange a room. This is how I’d like for our

Project Updates

Project Updates

I just thought I’d share some photos of a few things going on around our house. Better Homes and Gardens has a function on their website, where you can virtually arrange a room. This is how I’d like for our

Finally some good news from the garden

Finally some good news from the garden

Finally, after a few days of sun I have ripe tomatoes!!!!! Also, my cabbage is coming around and finally starting to head!!!! My sorrel is doing great! I’m getting ready to harvest the second crop of the season. Can’t wait

Finally some good news from the garden

Finally some good news from the garden

Finally, after a few days of sun I have ripe tomatoes!!!!! Also, my cabbage is coming around and finally starting to head!!!! My sorrel is doing great! I’m getting ready to harvest the second crop of the season. Can’t wait

Things I’ve Learned in the 1st Year

Things I’ve Learned in the 1st Year

We bought our house in August 2006 so I’ve had the garden roughly one year now. I put together a list of things I want to remember about discovering my garden and I thought I’d share. Be openminded about roses.

Things I’ve Learned in the 1st Year

Things I’ve Learned in the 1st Year

We bought our house in August 2006 so I’ve had the garden roughly one year now. I put together a list of things I want to remember about discovering my garden and I thought I’d share. Be openminded about roses.