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 …
Caterpillar rescue
Late summer is butterfly season at Little Cedar. It's also caterpillar rescue season. As you probably already know, Monarch …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, August
Hello friends! I'm actually making it to Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day this month on the actual day! I think it's the first time this …
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 …
Tomato season in high gear
Tomato season is in high gear at Little Cedar. You know we're calling our property Little Cedar, right? That's because my …
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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Ornamental gardens are forgiving
Ornamental gardens are forgiving, and mine has certainly had a lot to forgive this year. The garden's slump started with …
Visiting Eudora Welty’s House and Garden
Last week, Bill, Claire and I took an epic road trip vacation, and on our way home, we visited Eudora Welty's house and garden. …
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Gardening isn’t easy
Gardening isn't easy. It isn't hard, but it is work. I think garden communicators should be more honest and open about that. …
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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