I have been away from the blog and away from my business www.gardenchick.com for a number of months. My father was diagnosed with cancer in November, and after chemotherapy did quite well. In fact, we broke ground on a new garden in his backyard in April, and he was able to plant tomatoes, okra, and…
Butterfly Gardening
Due to the the destruction of wilderness areas, and growing urban developement, butterfly habitats are growing scarce. If you would like to play a part in these beautiful creatures conservation, plant a butterfly garden. You don’t have to have a big area, several potted plants grouped together in the sun can provide a haven for…
Herbal Pest Control
I have always had trouble growing roses. They just require a little more attention than I like to give. None the less, I purchased two Don Juan climbing roses several years ago. After the second year, the aphids found them. The leaves fell off, leaving bare limbs with a few dark red, bug bitten roses….
Girlfriends
Back from the beach in Gulfshores, Alabama with my girlfriends. I missed last years trip, and have had a rough past year. Feeling sorry for myself I almost turned the trip down again. What a mistake that would have been!Girlfriends don’t expect anything from you, will listen to a little whining, then put you in…
Planning new gardens
It has been a long time since I posted, but the time has been spent dreaming and planning this years gardens. Azaleas have bloomed, the daffodils have come and gone, and trees that we weren’t so sure would survive last years late freeze are doing beautifully. Newly planted are butterfly bushes and several purple coneflowers…
Check out the Essential Herbal Magazine
I spend way too much money on magazines only to find there is one article or a couple of pictures that I really like. Not so with the Essential Herbal Magazine which is chocked full of information on all things herbal. Recipes, herb information, and crafts are found in each issue. Want to check it…
Jasmine Moon Reopens
I closed the shop the week after Christmas, and for the first two weeks in January. My father has been ill, and my parents needed my help. It was also a good time to renew and get refreshed to start the New Year. Here are some pictures taken of the shop: I like to use…
Dreams
Life has a way of putting your dreams on hold, but then, just as quickly, reawakening them in you. You realize they weren’t gone, just asleep for a while. I want to thank Maureen at Herbworld (http://www.herbworld.com/) for suggesting a book in her latest newsletter. The book “Make Your Creative Dreams Real”, spoke to me…
It’s gonna be a long winter
Today was a gloomy rainy day, and only 50 degrees outside, but I am already anxious for next spring, and next years garden. Not a lot can be done in the garden this time of year, but the long cold winter days are great for dreaming of next spring. I am going to start a…
Jasmine Moon Photos
I love this potting bench (or bakers rack) made from reclaimed materials; an old door, a window with a mirrow behind it, and the legs from various tables,beds, etc. On the bench is an old enamel pitcher with hens and chicks, and an old rusty tool box with ivy. Beside the bench is an old…