Lately, I've been thinking a lot about love and late-summer flowers. I'm not sure what brought on these musings, but I think it …
Raising Monarch caterpillars
I can't remember when I started raising Monarch caterpillars. I'm thinking maybe five years ago, and I'm no expert, but I've …
Caterpillar rescue
Late summer is butterfly season at Little Cedar. It's also caterpillar rescue season. As you probably already know, Monarch …
Rain = sweet garden relief
As I woke this morning, I heard the unmistakable sound of raindrops hitting the skylight above my bed. I sat up and glanced …
No garden variety apologies needed
While shopping at box stores and garden nurseries, I often see old friends and meet new ones, usually over plants. In fact, it's …
Plant lilies for summer garden drama
Want some drama in the summer garden? Why don't you plant some lilies this year? You say you're scared of lilies? Don't …
Favorite perennials from Bustani Plant Farm
A couple of weeks ago, I ran up to Stillwater to visit Bustani Plant Farm, which as you know, is my favorite nursery. I had a …
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Rain-soaked garden
Most of Oklahoma got rain night before last. The rain-soaked garden woke up yesterday morning to singing birds, crawling …
Flower bed before and after & plant shopping 101
After returning home from Italy last week, I found the garden in better shape than I expected. Ornamental gardens are forgiving. …
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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: February indoor plant party
Sorry, I'm late to the Garden Bloggers Bloom Day party. I didn't realize it was already mid-February. How could I miss it with …
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Smiling through winter, an update
After last week's post, I implemented my seven ways to smile through winter plan. This quiet season covers at least five months of …
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 …