A few years ago I purchased my first yarrow plant from an old friend who owned an herb farm. I thought her mass planting of yarrow was so pretty, and I knew I wanted to recreate that. I haven’t been as lucky with my yarrow. It was planted in front of my split rail fence,…
Using Ollas in the Garden
When Mary Kathyrn Dunston with Dripping Springs Ollas reached out to me to try her Ollas in my garden, the first thing I thought was “what is an Olla” ? Ollas are unglazed, porous, terracotta pots placed near the roots of a plant to provide irrigation as needed. They are perfect for containers, and several…
How to Force Bulbs for Winter Blooms
There isn’t a lot we can do outdoors in the winter, and if you are a gardener like me, you miss gardening. Forcing bulbs spring bulbs to bloom during the winter is the perfect way to brighten a winter day. One of the easiest bulbs to force is the paperwhite. They are not only pretty…
Bringing Your Houseplants in for the Winter
Finally!, The weather in Georgia has started to cool down. I didn’t think we were going to have a fall season after the horribly hot, dry summer we experienced. But, the nights have started to cool down, and temperatures have started dipping into the 40’s. It’s time to bring your houseplants in for the winter….
How Does Your Garden Grow?
What’s growing in your garden this week? As I step out of my back door, the smell of honeysuckle is intoxicating. It grows along the tree line in my back yard, and sitting out on my back deck drinking my morning coffee, or just pulling weeds is such a treat. I hate to see them go in…
Troll Doll Succulents
I enjoy going to flea markets and junk stores always looking for something new to add to my vintage garden collection. I recently went into a little antique/junk store that was going out of business and found these vintage troll dolls that were only $1 so I purchased several. Only a gardener would see this…