What does your garden say about you? I'm reading a book that made me consider my own garden. It could do the same for yours. I …
Grow this! Phlox divaricata
Although tulips and narcissus are pretty, Phlox divaricata is the one perennial that makes my spring garden sing. It softly …
Easter garden
Happy Easter my friends! I hope that all of you who celebrate Christ's resurrection have a joyous and blessed day. We're headed to …
Wildflower Wednesday: Oklahoma redbuds
Long before Oklahoma's mighty oaks show a little green, along creek beds and in the dappled shade of larger trees, a purple haze …
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Freezes happen
You may remember I cautioned against getting too excited over spring's warm temperatures and gentle breezes. It's only March. We …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Is it really March?
Can this only be March 15 and Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day? The temperature feels like late April, but before you run to the nursery …
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Crazy ’bout coleus
After last week's beautiful summer foliage post, I promised you another entry devoted entirely to coleus. I'm crazy 'bout coleus, …
Beautiful foliage carries the summer garden
A garden without beautiful foliage is boring especially in the middle of a hot summer. Except in Oklahoma's most temperate years, …
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How to balance garden desires
There comes a time in every gardener's life when she realizes she can't grow it all. Gardeners by their very nature fall in love …
After the tour
After last Saturday's garden tour, I find myself in a reflective mood. You had questions. I've got answers. I couldn't get to all …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, Dateline October
Hello gang! I bet you thought I would be MIA for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. Nope, I ran …
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An October state of mind
As I step outside my back door just after dawn, my Nikon hangs over my shoulder and across my hip. I balance a cup in my right …