On this chilly April afternoon, the ingenues enter at stage left, their delicate blooms glistening in weak winter sunlight. These …
Hangin’ Out at Pam’s Place
After lunch, we went to the Natural Gardener nursery, which was one busy place on Saturday. If only I'd had an extra suitcase . . …
The Soul of a Speaker and Serendipity at the Spring Fling
After our morning of wildflower sightseeing, we had lunch at Nuevo Leon, which was good, but the best part was Tom Spencer from …
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
I want to thank, once again, my new, dear friends in Austin. Specifically, Pam/Digging, MSS/Zanthan Gardens, Diana/Sharing …
Hey Austin!
I made it to the Spring Fling, and although we've only met for dinner, I have two observations. My blogging friends are …
Garden Bloggers Muse Day
April The roofs are shining from the rain. The sparrows twitter as they fly. And with a wind April …
I’m Leavin’ on a Jet Plane,
And one of my children is sick. Why is it when a mother tries to leave town, she or one of the children usually gets sick? The …
My World is Purple and Gray
In the city, everything is coming up green, but further north and rural, we see mostly purple and gray. No school-box Crayola …
Garden Bloggers Book Club: Second Nature
For the months of February and March, the Garden Bloggers' Book Club read Second Nature, by Michael Pollan. The book details …
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Now, In Print
I wrote an article in the March issue of Oklahoma Gardener. I know, it's late in the month, but I kept forgetting to tell you. …
I’m Pretty Random. That’s for Sure.
I didn't think anyone would ever tag me for a meme, but my Red Dirt Sister, Brenda, proved me wrong. Here are ten random things …
Nine Years Ago Today
Nine years ago, it was snowing outside. Today, it is 80 degrees F. Nine years ago, I held the soft, tender form of my youngest …