. . .When I start crossing grocery items off my list because they’re growing in my garden! I just discovered a couple of these a few days ago. Boy are my peppers loving the heat wave we’re getting. (Much more than I might I add!)yellow cherry tomatoesYellow crook-neck squashCucumber blossomsI had to add this picture…

I was looking around youtube when I found this picture. It sort of shocked me- she looked so much like me! Dorothy Collins Weird eh? I’ve been told I look like Katherine Heigl Or several people have said I look just like Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives. Say whatever, all I can say is I…

It always seems around this time of year my energy for working hours in the garden wanes and I find myself enjoying just the watching period. Things are growing nicely, and besides a round of deadheading and weed pulling from time to time, I mostly just enjoy my garden as I water. And water you…

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As if the improvement of my new painted front door wasn’t enough I decided to go one step farther and pull off the aluminum siding that was covering the wood trim around the door. I hated the look of it, and was certain there was more character behind it. I was right. It’s difficult to…

We had a wonderful 4th of July with Cassie, Doug, and Archer down in Colombus. We heard an amazing drum core, watched some fireworks, played wii, attended the Temple, ate amazing BBQ, visited the zoo, and learned how to play bridge. It was a wonderful weekend on all accounts. We just love Cassie and Doug…

A friend of my mentioned that her garden was being tormented by small beasts. Perhaps I shouldn’t speak too soon, but so far, my garden has been critter free- except for plenty of insect annoyance- due to this handy-dandy little barrier. Here’s what I did: Using some common wood stakes and poultry fencing, I cut…

My garden continues to bring beauty and color to the neighborhood. The dahlias are blooming.The crocosmia and daisies are mingling nicely.The eggplants are preparing to bear fruit.The impatiens and coleus are loving their partially shady spot.and the coneflowers are turning from thisto this!My first nasturtium bloomed!And an Easter lily that I placed in the ground…

I’ve realized I’ve grown a bit silent on my blog. I don’t know exactly why it is but at times I feel a desire for that sweet intimacy that is journaling with paper and pen.

This spectacular coleus was a splurge, but boy have I loved it!