Sep 6, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, Plant Something!, plants I love
Three years ago I planted two varieties of Amaranthus, Tower Red and Tower Green. They did OK, and were interesting, but nothing I wanted to grow from seed again. This year they were back, big time. The red variety self-seeded and the cutting garden was filled with...
Sep 3, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
On the day when we celebrate workers, perhaps it’s fitting to also acknowledge the fruits of our labors. Good things take effort. Here’s to all those who are willing to work to create something beneficial or beautiful.
Sep 2, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Although there were a few berries left on our Doyle’s Thornless Blackberry, it was time to tame the wild growth. Like other brambles, this plant grows new canes that will bear fruit next season even as last year’s growth is bearing berries this summer. ...
Aug 31, 2012 | flummoxed on friday, Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens
This is a photo taken of my front garden in the evening. I love how the sun back-lights all of the plants. The ‘Raspberry Rose’ Hibiscus are spectacular at this time of year, and I continue to adore the orange-red Sedona Coleus that you see near the bottom...
Aug 27, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, Reasons To Grow Your Own Vegetables
My cup, basket, carton, salad bowl, and refrigerator runneth over.
Aug 26, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Reasons To Grow Your Own Vegetables, What's for dinner?
The name of this dish comes first the sunny color of the golden tomato sauce and Zephyr squash. It’s also appropriate because we’re treasuring being able to create dinner out of freshly picked vegetables as we savor the last warm days of summer. It’s...
