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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Garden editing, i.e. weeding
Late summer is the season of garden editing especially in a year with consistent rain and moderate temperatures. Consistent rain …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Pollinator Buffet
When you plan your garden in early February, what do you consider most important? Do you want fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, or …
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Summer gardening sighs into August
Do you find it difficult to write about summer gardening? I do. I feel the same way about summer after July 4th that I do about …
Summer flowers for summer heat
July temperatures are above normal today, but it is the middle of an Oklahoma summer so I'm not surprised. This post started out …