Signs Of Autumn

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There are definite Signs of Autumn and the Seasons are A' Changin' in my neighborhood. Take a look at some of the first glances of fall color in my area. I also have started on a bed renovation and bottle border that I am showing off. Take a look.

Yosemite Giant Sequoias

On a recent trip we got to see the Yosemite Giant Sequoias. The Mariposa Grove was where we got to see the Giant Sequoia trees. They were truly amazing and absolutely huge. Come to see the pictures I got of these giant trees just on the edge of Yosemite before you get to the Yosemite Valley itself.

Dahlia Time

Its Dahlia Time. Dahlias are some of my favorite late summer flowers. There are so many shapes and colors that I just can't seem to resist. Come along to see some of the dahlias I have in my garden along with some information about care of dahlias.

Summer Sizzle Daylilies

Summer is in full swing and I have lots of Daylilies Blooming now. I enjoy Growing Daylilies and now have an ever expanding collection. They are somewhat xeric and are fairly carefree. Come and take a look at some of the Daylilies that I have in my garden.

Making More Irises

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Remember how beautiful your irises were just a month or so ago? Now they are getting ratty. It's time to think about making more irises by dividing them. Here is a lookback at some of my irises this year as well as some information about how to divide irises. Come long and take a look at my garden and a bit about about dividing irises.

Summertime Blues Think Cool

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Got the Summertime Blues? Time to Think Cool! Think of how the way the color blue makes you feel. I'm showing off some of my summer blue flowers this week as a way to think about getting cool and staying cool in the summer heat. There are a few tips on doing that too.