ticks The reality of this wooded acre we live on is that there are ticks. Ticks are fond of furry creatures, like visiting chipmunks and …
Pests to Humans in the Garden
In Cycle: Vibrant Decay and Death
The light is different, reflecting off of yellows, oranges, purples, and reds that seem to appear over night. The grey skies are a perfect backdrop …
Propagation, The Need to Make More
That is where my head goes when I start propagating plants. I walk around the garden and start thinking about next year. I take notice …
The Big Slow Down of Fall
Fall is here, and with it, we have had rain, cooler weather, and a ton of acorns falling. There isn’t much to do much in …
In Love with Salvia
Salvia really deserves a great deal of love. It is a huge family, all the sages. They tend to be drought tolerant, and I have …
Time to Start Collecting Seeds
I am found of letting things go to seed and collecting from the plants I have grown. I think it is fun and wise to …
Cute Combos
This summer, I have had lots of surprise, cute combo moments. I want to share a few of them with you. This is one of …
The Element of the Sun
Let’s talk a bit about the sun. It is a factor that we use to decide what plants can grow where. Plants are labeled full …
Garden Talk and Plant Sale
Garden talk and plant sale annoucement. Bring your questions and topics of interest. I will be discussing determining your garden style and comfort level, benefits …
Garden Your Way
We are lucky enough to live in the internet era where every bit of knowledge is at our fingertips. Adopting new ideas into our lives …