The United States went off daylight saving time and back to standard time last weekend. That means the dark closes in more quickly …
An October state of mind
As I step outside my back door just after dawn, my Nikon hangs over my shoulder and across my hip. I balance a cup in my right …
Sow a cutting garden
I used to read about cutting gardens in magazines, and while I was attracted to the idea, I felt overwhelmed at implementing it. …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Pollinator Buffet
When you plan your garden in early February, what do you consider most important? Do you want fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, or …
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Summer flowers for summer heat
July temperatures are above normal today, but it is the middle of an Oklahoma summer so I'm not surprised. This post started out …
July garden chores
The page on the calendar has turned. It's already July, which came in on a flood in Oklahoma. Today is gray, but I don't mind. …
There is magic in the garden this spring
There is magic in the garden this spring, but there are no magic formulas to achieve such beauty. Gardening is hard work. Cutting …
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Why garden?
Why do you want to garden? People plunge their hands into the soil for a variety of reasons. Are you following …
Ten plants to replace climbing roses
Here are ten plants to replace climbing roses removed because of Rose Rosette Disease. I know some rosarians don't think you need …
Speaking of tough roses
A couple of weeks ago, I spoke at Roses, Inc. Green Country in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a suburb of Tulsa, one of my favorite …
Snow and a bluebird sighting
I've heard them for days. The male Eastern Bluebirds are on the march which means, in spite of the snow, spring isn't far away. I …
What to buy your favorite rose gardener for Valentine’s Day
Bill and I were discussing romance this morning, and he asked me what I thought was romantic. You know I love roses, but not a …
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