Two thousand fifteen, you were an exceptional year, and a lot happened around the Red Dirt ranch. It's nearly time to move on to the babe of 2016, but first, let's reflect over our …
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, June 2014
One the great gifts of Carol Michel's long-running meme, Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, is the chronicling of one's own garden throughout the years. I've participated most months since …
What to buy your favorite rose gardener for Valentine’s Day
Bill and I were discussing romance this morning, and he asked me what I thought was romantic. You know I love roses, but not a icky, chemical-laden bouquet with no scent. Thinking …
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Burning questions about growing vegetables in Oklahoma
Hi Winter Weary Gardeners! I've been perusing search terms on my blog stats for the past week, and it seems like you're interested in three things: 1. Best vegetables to grow …
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Just call me a plant buying fool
Do you remember in 2009 when I gave up buying plants for Lent? This Lent, I decided to give up desserts instead. It's a much more feasible choice. I'll work outside and maybe lose …
RDR’s, year in review, part II
July was all about food and travel. I made a divine fresh cherry pie from my tart 'Montmorency' cherry tree. Stephen and Laurie from my daylily club finally convinced me to attend …
Dear Friends and Gardeners, August 24, 2010
Dear Carol, Mary Ann and all of our garden friends, Always late to the party, but I'm still here. Monday was our fourth day in a row over 100F. So, you can imagine my thrill …
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Trip Prep
Before leaving on vacation, most people prepare by getting someone to pick up their paper, feed their dog or cat, and get the mail. Before we leave, I am always in a panic because …
If I Were To Plant A New Rose Garden. . .
I probably wouldn't grow any David Austin roses. My fingers hate typing these words, but it's true. My six or seven David Austins are more trouble than they're worth. If they …
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All my rose-growing secrets
UPDATE: I no longer use Bayer products or any other type of herbicide or pesticide. I haven't since 2008. As Maya Angelou says, "When we learn better, we do better." My friend, …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day September
Hello!! I'm here for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day today! Not a day late. Not a day early, but on time. I know. It never happens. I planted a lot of perennials this morning, …
Not enough time
For the first time in my life, this year, I realize there is not enough time. Not enough time to grow everything I want to grow. Not enough time to garden. If I’m lucky, …