This Apron is My Gift to You, My grandmother said to me. Woven with truth and Women’s Power It is Your Legacy I reached across my grandmother’s apron And touched her gnarled hand, and felt the soul’s of all women who’s courage forged this land. I thanked her softly for my present, In tears, and…
Blue Ridge and Elijay Georgia
My husband and I drove up to Blue Ridge and Elijay Georgia. It’s located about 2 hours from our home. Its a beautiful drive through the mountains and located near trout springs, lakes, and mountain cabins. Many of the shops are geared for tourist, and cabin furnishings, fishing gear, and bear t shirts and stuffed…
R.I.P.
I have made peace with my potted plants and they have passed on to the big garden in the sky. Record temperatures, over 100 for a week in a row, have taken their tole on the zinnias, verbenas, and impatiens. I have kept my herb garden watered, and it can take the heat better, so…
What a Difference 12 Weeks Make
I wrote about the baby chicks in March. Thank goodness we had an early spring and warm weather so that I could get them out of the house and into the barn. They are to stay inside and under a light until they have their true feathers. Take a look at them now. They have…
Memorial Day
Chattanooga National CemetaryMy Father who served in the Navy duringWW2 is buried here. Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism? ~Henry…
Tansy
I planted Tansy in my herb garden about three years ago, and it was really pretty this year. It grows very tall and will droop over if you don’t provide a support around it. I originally planted it next to the patio because I understand that it repelled mosquitos. At our house with this wet,…
Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Attracting butterflies to your garden is easy. Just follow a few simple to steps to make it butterfly friendly. Plant in a sunny spot that gets at least 5-6 hours of sun each day. The butterfly plants flourish in the sun, and planted in the sun, provide a place for the butterfly to stop and…
You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs to Meet the Right Prince
After a hot day in the sun, and a new sprinkler from the Dollar Store, my granddaughters couldn’t resist catching some frogs. They catch frogs everytime they come over. I believe I recognize this one from last week.
Lavender in Bloom
I took a walk outside this afternoon after a brief thunderstorm. It had been so hot, over 85 degrees. In fact, I had watered and fertilized my annuals, and was going to water my herb garden later in the afternoon. The storm came up suddenly, and even hailed. Afterward, everything looked so crisp and clean,…
What A Difference A Week Makes
I left for the beach on May 7th, and my herb garden was just fine. Five days later? What happened? The yarrow is out of control and taken the St. John’s Wort, and Oregano with it!All of this needs to be cut back, and the flowers removed. I will use the St John’s Wort little…
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