Some photos from my garden

Some photos from my garden

With a little help from my Mother in Law, the garden has bloomed merrily through May and June. Here are some choice blossoms, and some hints of what’s soon to come!… See my Tabblo>

Some photos from my garden

Some photos from my garden

With a little help from my Mother in Law, the garden has bloomed merrily through May and June. Here are some choice blossoms, and some hints of what’s soon to come!… See my Tabblo>

A Positive Garden Note

A Positive Garden Note

After the complete ick factor of the bugs, I did a little inspecting of our flower beds. And I am pleased to share with you all my first bloom of the 2006 growing season!

A Positive Garden Note

A Positive Garden Note

After the complete ick factor of the bugs, I did a little inspecting of our flower beds. And I am pleased to share with you all my first bloom of the 2006 growing season!

what is this

what is this

please let me know what this pretty plant is that is growing wild at a friend’s house so I can buy some for mine. thank you in advance.

what is this

what is this

please let me know what this pretty plant is that is growing wild at a friend’s house so I can buy some for mine. thank you in advance.

Making Progress

Making Progress

Well, considering that last year worms were greeted with a scream and a declaration of "Snakes!" I thing we’re doing quite well.

Making Progress

Making Progress

Well, considering that last year worms were greeted with a scream and a declaration of "Snakes!" I thing we’re doing quite well.

New FREE (But Cushionless) Chair!

New FREE (But Cushionless) Chair!

LOOK AT THIS CHAIR! My boyfriend and I were walking home the other night when we came upon this chair, which somebody had thrown out with the garbage. I was so excited when we stumbled upon it, because I’ve always

New FREE (But Cushionless) Chair!

New FREE (But Cushionless) Chair!

LOOK AT THIS CHAIR! My boyfriend and I were walking home the other night when we came upon this chair, which somebody had thrown out with the garbage. I was so excited when we stumbled upon it, because I’ve always

Check your fences!

Check your fences!

The Damn Bunnies ™ wriggled their way through a cord of firewood to get through the one gap I had in the fence protecting my hollyhocks. Pretty much what I deserve for underestimating the little bastards. I planted them last

Check your fences!

Check your fences!

The Damn Bunnies ™ wriggled their way through a cord of firewood to get through the one gap I had in the fence protecting my hollyhocks. Pretty much what I deserve for underestimating the little bastards. I planted them last

Is this a moss or fungi?

Is this a moss or fungi?

I bought a strawberry plant and it had this moss or fungi looking thing growing with it. Does anyone know what this is?

Is this a moss or fungi?

Is this a moss or fungi?

I bought a strawberry plant and it had this moss or fungi looking thing growing with it. Does anyone know what this is?

loft progress!

loft progress!

i don’t know if you remember my posts about the loft i recently moved into. first it was just a link to pictures of the empty space, and then me finding the one fault in the place–only one drawer in

loft progress!

loft progress!

i don’t know if you remember my posts about the loft i recently moved into. first it was just a link to pictures of the empty space, and then me finding the one fault in the place–only one drawer in

My Room!

My Room!

Alright here’s the… not so ‘grand’ tour XD Please step lightly, I have yet to clean this personal yet organized pit! (please excuse the peeling wallpaper/general ‘blah’) My door knocker… don’t ask XD The entrace to my room ^o^ It’s

My Room!

My Room!

Alright here’s the… not so ‘grand’ tour XD Please step lightly, I have yet to clean this personal yet organized pit! (please excuse the peeling wallpaper/general ‘blah’) My door knocker… don’t ask XD The entrace to my room ^o^ It’s

What is this?

What is this?

Can someone tell me what kind of plant this is. When I bought it, it didn’t come with a label. Thanks! :)

What is this?

What is this?

Can someone tell me what kind of plant this is. When I bought it, it didn’t come with a label. Thanks! :)

Orchid questions

Orchid questions

Hi, all, I’m a budding gardener (ha) who recently received a Phalaenopsis as a 30th birthday gift from a dear friend. It was fine when it came out of the shipping box (urgently shipped, 24 hours I think). It even

Orchid questions

Orchid questions

Hi, all, I’m a budding gardener (ha) who recently received a Phalaenopsis as a 30th birthday gift from a dear friend. It was fine when it came out of the shipping box (urgently shipped, 24 hours I think). It even

The ‘after’ pictures (VERY picture heavy)

The ‘after’ pictures (VERY picture heavy)

I really do hate to post a second time, but you won’t be seeing anything new from me for awhile so I hope its forgiven? >_< All I ask that you keep in mind is that were poor college students,

The ‘after’ pictures (VERY picture heavy)

The ‘after’ pictures (VERY picture heavy)

I really do hate to post a second time, but you won’t be seeing anything new from me for awhile so I hope its forgiven? >_< All I ask that you keep in mind is that were poor college students,

Bamboo plants

So I bought a bamboo plant at the supermarket the other day. I figured it would look cute in my office at work. Anyways, I don’t really know what to “do” with it. It currently sits in a little Oriental

Bamboo plants

So I bought a bamboo plant at the supermarket the other day. I figured it would look cute in my office at work. Anyways, I don’t really know what to “do” with it. It currently sits in a little Oriental

Transplanting Delays, Seedling Questions…

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…

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

Take that clay soil!

Take that clay soil!

Roughly 1 ton of accidental, home made compost spread and tilled in. FINALLY I can get my veggies in the ground! I have 35 impatient maters that are 2′ tall already.

Take that clay soil!

Take that clay soil!

Roughly 1 ton of accidental, home made compost spread and tilled in. FINALLY I can get my veggies in the ground! I have 35 impatient maters that are 2′ tall already.

Mystery plant

Mystery plant

I went round some gardens yesterday and took some pictures of the lovely flowers! There were plant stalls there and I bought this plant. I don’t know what it is, anyone else have an idea? The flower heads are about

Mystery plant

Mystery plant

I went round some gardens yesterday and took some pictures of the lovely flowers! There were plant stalls there and I bought this plant. I don’t know what it is, anyone else have an idea? The flower heads are about

New seedlings

New seedlings

I have tried starting seedlings indoors for a few years now, and it is always a complete failure. It usually results in a LOT of wasted money and having to buy the plants I tried starting to begin with. So,

New seedlings

New seedlings

I have tried starting seedlings indoors for a few years now, and it is always a complete failure. It usually results in a LOT of wasted money and having to buy the plants I tried starting to begin with. So,

Amaryllis Blooms

Amaryllis Blooms

I got this bulb before hallowen, and I think I planted it just afterwards. It took a long time to bud. And it took even longer to bloom. The stalks kept stretching and stretching, and I started to think maybe

Amaryllis Blooms

Amaryllis Blooms

I got this bulb before hallowen, and I think I planted it just afterwards. It took a long time to bud. And it took even longer to bloom. The stalks kept stretching and stretching, and I started to think maybe