I love the color of the Blue Cardinal Flower (Lobelia siphilitica) in my garden where it receives morning sun and a bit of dappled afternoon sun. I have to keep it regularly watered because it does not like to dry out. It has reached about 32″ tall in the clay soil under the Oak tree and […]
Beware of the Rose of Sharon (Althea) in your garden
The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) also known as an Althea shrub is a mid summer bloomer in white, pink, red, or purple with a red center. You can also find them ruffled in the same array of colors including what many call blue. You can grow the Rose of Sharon as a shrub or a […]
The trampled Rose in my garden
Today I am going to share a little story about a small rose bush that I never planted but grew anyway. I discovered it about 4 years ago in the backyard in an area that had been hardened by years of drought and neglect. The trampled rose may have been planted by the previous owner before […]
Garden Tools for the Beginner Gardener
I know you will find lots of gardening tips and ideas and see many recommendations from seasoned gardeners and bloggers about what to buy. There are so many products out there that it can be a bit confusing to pick out what you need. It can also be expensive to jump right into gardening but I am here […]
Upcycle gift boxes into ornament and holiday décor storage
Do you need a cheaper and easier way to store your Christmas and holiday décor? Do you like to recycle and upcycle? Did you get a fabulous new sweater for Christmas in a gift box?
