In the last couple of weeks, Jack Frost visited Oklahoma so the garden moved indoors. I find that growing bulbs indoors helps me endure winter's darkest days. Although most of …
Best plants for summer containers
This morning, I was outside watering the containers on the deck and those next to the potager and greenhouse. We had very hot temperatures in Oklahoma last week. One day we topped …
Starting tomato seeds
It's time to start tomato seeds in Oklahoma. Why start your own tomato seeds? Because you can control what goes into your plants. If you want to grow tomatoes organically, …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day March
Every month Carol from May Dreams Gardens invites gardeners from around the world to celebrate what's blooming for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Check out her website to watch the …
Flowers and plants for the bereaved
Well, friends, January hasn't been an easy month so far. When I read what I just wrote, it is such an understatement. My sister died suddenly on New Year's Day, and I haven't …
A little Christmas Bloom Day Decor
All around the house, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Although we Catholics are still technically celebrating the season of Advent, Christmas is right around the …
First freeze
Last weekend, the garden woke to 29° F. It was quite a shock to the garden, but the gardener was secretly relieved at the first freeze. Between two motorcycle trips, a train trip, …
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 year. Go me! Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day is …
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 sister-in-law, Maria, said our garden reminded her of Big …
A visit to Hillwood
Hillwood, Marjorie Merriweather Post's estate, in Washington, D.C. opened its doors for the Garden Bloggers' flingers on our first morning of tours. Hillwood reminded me of …
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 be. Though they look exotic, lilies are pretty easy to …
Flower bed before and after & plant shopping 101
After returning home from Italy last week, I found the garden in better shape than I expected. Ornamental gardens are forgiving. In spring, my garden is always covered in leaves …
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