Milkweed Mission
It is a little early to start thinking about the arrival of my favorite butterfly, but I read that the Monarchs have started to leave their overwintering site in Central…
Category: plants
Phenology: It is 5 o’clock and Spring is on the Way!
We all know the saying, “it’s five o’clock somewhere” which usually refers to having an adult beverage well before the time it might be socially acceptable to do so. But,…
Oh, that Prickly Pear!
This week I prepared a lesson on cacti for my garden club students. It’s a great lesson for the February or anytime in the winter, as it can be conducted…
Plant Catalog Cravings
I have been trying to pick plants to start from seed for the school garden I tend as part of my garden club advisor job. Last year, I purchased plants…
A Yard Walk About: Cones, Stones, and Sticks
This morning I was inspired by a fellow blogger from the UK. I often read her posts just as I get up for the day, most likely due to the…
Seed for Thought
Seed-spiration My seed buying for next year has already started! I’m only five or six months ahead of time! We are planning a prairie garden for a space behind our…
Poinsettias
Poinsettia’s are some of my favorite plants. Cee’s FOTO Challenge for today is on this lovely specimen. The holiday season really doesn’t start in my home until I have a…
Storing Color for Winter
Today is sunny and although cold, one can still see the grass has some green and the hydrangea heads are brown, but there is very little other color. I am…
