Mr. Wonderful and I moved into our house in September of 2005 and these flowers were popping up in the backyard. I think they’re my favorite flowers. I love their spidery look. Someone told me they were “Naked Ladies”. And that’s what I’ve called them ever since. If anyone knows the real name of these…
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Finally! Some results. After our numerous hail storms and torrential rain downpours this spring that resulted in my heirlooms seedlings being wiped out, I finally have some results in my garden! My cucumber plant is busting out all over with cucumbers! Look for recipes soon involving cucumbers. Lots of them.
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Here’s a quick garden update. I haven’t posted much on my garden this summer due to the fact that I lost all my heirloom seedlings that I’d nurtured from seed in the house. I had just put them outside when the monstrous hailstorm hit and wiped them all out. I had to go buy some…
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Continue ReadingOn the back patio we made a haven. A haven surrounded with Tiki torches and lanterns for late night romance. A haven for grilling out. A haven to dine with the smell of flowers and herbs surrounding us in a night of blissful peace. A haven mosquitos can’t invade. A haven flies can’t invade.…
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Here’s a tip for you if you want to grow parsley and mint but don’t want it taking over your herb garden as it tends to do. Sink a pot down into the soil and plant your parsley or mint in it. It will contain the roots and keep it from spreading but you can…
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Did you know Mother’s Day is coming soon? As in like …10 days? Looking for ideas for Mother’s Day? Now, I don’t know what your mom would want… Actually I don’t know what MY mom would want. (Mom? Help please?) Here are a few things on my wish list….(click on any picture to take you…
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I did it. Today I ordered my heirloom seeds. I’m late but it’ll be okay. Last year I ordered so many varieties. This year I’ve narrowed it down to my favorites. Here’s my selection. From the Black/Purple group is my favorite of all time – Black Krim. Sweet and tasty and ohhh so wonderful. The…
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Yesterday, our weather finally got up above 50 degrees again. It started me dreamily thinking about spring. And my garden. I miss my herbs. This year I’m going to plant all of them by seed, because they just work really well and cost almost nothing to plant. So due to the inexpensive seed factor, I’m…