I stepped outside the back door in early June to begin my garden tasks for the day. I had weeded a small area around the summer squash when my next door neighbor waved me over to the fence. In my head I chuckled as I thought about the Snuffy Smith cartoon strip that is still…
I currently have six wind chimes in my garden. I enjoy them for their sound, appearance and the way they add fantasy and whimsy to my garden. All of them were free, or purchased at a discount. I will tell you more about that later in this blog. Three Things To Consider When Adding A…
Brief History And Basic Information The Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden is built upon what was formerly known as the DeGolyer Estate which had been the property of Everette Lee DeGolyer, a prominent oil company executive, petroleum exploration geophysicist and philanthropist in Dallas, who died in 1956. The gardens attracted 1,025,052 visitors in 2021. The…
I often search online for gardening websites and blogs that will provide answers to specific questions that I may have on a certain day. But for the most part, I enjoy watching YouTube Channels which focus on gardening topics. When I drink my first cup of coffee for the day, I will often sit and…
To prepare the soil in my garden beds for Spring Planting I do the following: clean up the Fall and Winter debris, lay down cardboard mulch in any areas where the grass or weeds have grown through; add a 2 inch layer of purchased compost; add soil amendments like Alfalfa pellets and Bone Meal; And…
” If my pigs can grow a garden with their poop, we can grow one with our best efforts.” – Jessica Soward Discovering Jessica Sowards on YouTube Those of you who have read any of my blogs are aware that I am a huge YouTube fan. I have found so many valuable tips, suggestions, and…
When the weather allows, I usually start the afternoon sitting in a chair near my garden with the sun shining and a cup of coffee in my hand. If the temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit or above, I will find a way to be comfortable even if that means I’m bundled up. When the weather…
Brief History And Basic Information The Biltmore Conservatory was completed in 1895 and highlights a wide variety of exotic plants. The Conservatory is a part of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC originally built by George Washington Vanderbilt. Construction was begun in 1889 and the house was officially opened in 1895. A Visit To Biltmore…
When planning a vacation or weekend get away I like to look for a botanical garden, national or regional park, historical memorial, etc. Of course the more related to gardening that they are, the more likely I am to visit them. This year I took a road trip Fall vacation and made a circle starting…
Garden thoughts, plans, and daydreams are captured here while sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying some type of food that is probably not good for me. The right way to garden is your way! You have to do what works best for you. Yes, read the gardening books and blogs. Yes, watch the YouTube…