In my garden, this is the year of the salvia. I deem it so. Why the year of the salvia? Two reasons: So many new varieties are …
On the lookout for Texas wildflowers
Bill and I went on a little trip a couple of weeks ago. We were on the lookout for Texas wildflowers, bluebonnets in particular. …
New zinnias to grow this year
Oh my goodness, the new zinnia varieties this year! Anyone who listens to my podcast, The Gardenangelists, with Carol Michel knows …
It’s time to plan for next year’s garden
Yes, I know we're all exhausted from the summer from hell in Oklahoma and Texas--or is that just me? But it's time to start …
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Creating swathes of color
Let's chat about creating swathes of color. Yes, I'm spelling it in the English style as swathes because, as Anne of Green Gables …
Grow summer flowers from seed
One of the best ways to fill your garden with color is to grow summer flowers from seed. Growing flowers from seed is cheaper than …
The fall garden late, late show
In the middle of October, my fall garden puts on its late, late show. Pearly heath asters combine with pink roses for a beautiful …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day June
It's the 15th of June, so that means it's time for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Special thanks to Carol Michel of May Dreams Garden …
Fall beauty remains
Although we still have limbs down in the back garden, and some still hanging in the trees, fall beauty remains. I always …
Seven easy steps to a beautiful fall garden
Want to keep your garden blooming into fall? Here are seven easy steps to achieve a beautiful fall garden. After all, splendor …
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Long spring, hot summer
Did you miss me? I've missed you in more ways than you know. It's been a very long spring and we're heading into a long, hot …
Spring garden update
It's time for a spring garden update. Everything in the perennial garden is leafed out and ready to be frozen next week if …