I don't know how you feel about winter, but if you've read RDR in the last eight years, you know it's not my favorite season. …
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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 …
Hot forecast and sunny days
"Is it hot out here or what?" I ask as I fan myself, and sweat drips down my face. Bill says, "Is a twenty-pound Robin …
Native shrubs to replace roses
What do you do when the shrub you based your entire English-cottage-style garden upon dies? The rose, that fair-blossomed beauty, …
More garden plans
On this rainy, nearly spring day, I've been sitting at my computer and having a big think. Was it Winnie the Pooh who used to sit …
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day–March and spring plans
In Oklahoma, there's not much blooming this March for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day hosted by Carol of May Dreams Gardens. Normally, …
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Snow Play
In Oklahoma today, we're in the midst of snow play. Bear is testing the snow now to see if it's the good sledding kind. I'm …
Time to Prune Roses
It's time to prune roses in Oklahoma if you have any not yet stricken by Rose Rosette Virus. If your rose has Rose Rosette, shovel …
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 …
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: October
Good morning or afternoon depending upon when I get this October edition of Garden Bloggers Bloom Day posted. Thank you to Carol …
Ten plants to replace climbing roses
Here are ten plants to replace climbing roses removed because of Rose Rosette Disease. I know some rosarians don't think you need …