Although we still have limbs down in the back garden, and some still hanging in the trees, fall beauty remains. I always …
Ice storm double whammy
An ice storm double whammy hit Oklahoma starting on Monday morning at 5:00 a.m. The second wave of freezing rain came through last …
Four basils worth growing
This year, along with lavender, I tested several basils in the garden. Below are four basils worth growing in your southern …
How to take stem cuttings of favorite plants
After my last post on pelargoniums, several people asked me how to take stem cuttings of favorite plants for the greenhouse or to …
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Gluten-free biscuits and wildflower honey, please!
Sunday morning, I didn't really feel like making gluten-free biscuits, but I decided to anyway because, last week, I harvested …
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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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Favorite flowers: white Cuban buttercup
This is the first season I've grown white Cuban buttercup, Turnera trioniflora. I planted it in a large container on my back deck …
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August Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day
Not much seemed to be blooming, but I was wrong. Not much seemed to be blooming for this August Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, but …
Summer garden waits for fall
In July and August, my summer garden waits for fall. We are in that in-between stage in the vegetable and perennial gardens. Phlox …
Green grows the meadow
Green grows the meadow. And, yellow, red, orange, and purple for that matter. Just add water. I'm pleased to write that …
Grow lavender in Oklahoma
It isn't easy to grow lavender in Oklahoma, but it is well worth it. Drainage is the biggest issue. Lavender, like many …
Daylily magic
Every year I think my garden won't have its usual daylily magic. Maybe it's too dry, too cold, too hot, but each year, come June, …