A week ago, when I started this post, it was cold, bitterly so, after a very long and warm fall. Any tropical I didn't get moved …
Ornamental grasses breathe life
Ornamental grasses breathe life into your garden and knit your landscape together blade-by-blade. Let me count the ways. As …
Tulsa Botanic Garden, an Oklahoma jewel
Good morning! This will have to be a quickie because I'm behind on my writing projects due to arm surgery. I'm fine. My fingers …
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Fall container rehab
Last week, I did a live video on Facebook about my fall container rehab. Click below to see me in …
Five lessons from the Garden Communicators’ annual meeting
I was going to write "Five lessons from GWA" because it's short, to the point and SEO friendly, but the organization's new …
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Hydrangeas for Oklahoma’s finicky climate
Do you like hydrangeas, but despair of growing them in hot and sunny Oklahoma? Here are several hydrangeas for Oklahoma's finicky …
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What looks good now
Good morning Sunshines! I hope all is well in your world today. Mine is a-ok, copacetic, in fact. Today, I want to share what …
Stitch Fix September Review
Hi gang! For this post, my Stitch Fix September review, let's pretend RDR is a fashion blog. My blog does have ramblings in …
Ornamental gardens are forgiving
Ornamental gardens are forgiving, and mine has certainly had a lot to forgive this year. The garden's slump started with …
Visiting Eudora Welty’s House and Garden
Last week, Bill, Claire and I took an epic road trip vacation, and on our way home, we visited Eudora Welty's house and garden. …
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Gardening isn’t easy
Gardening isn't easy. It isn't hard, but it is work. I think garden communicators should be more honest and open about that. …
Travelogue: the Chelsea Flower Show, Part I
Sorry I missed last Friday's travelogue. My mom has been in and out of the hospital the past couple of weeks. She is currently …
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