Good morning friends. It's 18F degrees outside, but in my log cabin, all is cozy and warm. I hope that all of you are doing well …
Red birds in the snow
In much of Oklahoma, we woke up to a surprise snowfall this morning. The weather forecasters thought we would get rain. It may be …
Gifts for Gardeners: The British Book Edition
British garden books are a whole different flavor from American ones. I think the ones below would make great gifts for any …
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: December
Oklahoma is cloudy and wet on this December Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted each month by Carol Michel at May Dreams Gardens. …
Cyber book party and giveaway for Digging Deep
I'm honored that Fran Sorin asked RDR to be part of her cyber book party and giveaway for the 10th Anniversary and re-release of …
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Gifts for gardeners: American book edition
Wondering what gift to buy your gardener for Christmas this year? I have some great gift book ideas for you. This was a banner …
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Growing amaryllis is easy
I like hippeastrum. What are hippeastrum you ask? We know them as amaryllis. When I write that I like them, I mean I'm a …
Greenhouse musings, and Moo Poo Tea giveaway!
Since the weather is singing a wintry tune, it's time for greenhouse musings and a moo poo tea giveaway. First, the musings. Bill …
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It is well with my garden
November 5, and it is well with my garden. Gradually, flowers are slowing down, but roses were still blooming in the blustery day …
Tropical plants, a hot summer garden’s best friend
Next to colorful annuals, tropical plants are a hot summer garden's best friend. In Oklahoma and much of the middle South, …
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Annuals are flashy garden accessories
If perennials are the little black dresses of the garden world, then annuals are gardening's flashy accessories. They bring color …
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Garden Holes of Opportunity
From several conversations I've had with gardeners lately, I know you're worried about my roses. I'm worried too, but I am trying …