Category: Home Gardening

We built the new fence, now we are making a Fancied Up Fence with a new clematis, daylilies and pretty trellises. Come take a look at the finished fence and planting bed. We even uncovered the walkway.

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.

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.

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.

This week I thought it would be fun to find some of the plants in my garden that would be found in the Harry Potter or Pottermore worlds. So, come along and follow me into my magical garden as I share some of these plants and also share some of their herb and magical lore.

Summer Has Arrived At Last. After a coolish spring that usually lasts until July 5, we finally have Summer. No, it's not as hot as the East and Midwest, but it Is hot for us. Here are some of my HOT Red Flowers in honor of Summer. Come take a look.

Plant Shopping Indiscretions and other Garden Meanderings. Is this something you are guilty of. I know that I am. I am baring some of my guilt with impulse plant purchases, and sharing some of the things blooming in my garden. Come and take a look.

Red White And Blue Not A Party For Pets - The Fourth of July can be scary for your furry friend. These are some of the things I do with my cats on Independence Day, and some tips from the ASPCA on 4th of July Pet Safety. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Edible Flowers - Here are some of the edible flowers and edible plants that I have in my garden, along with some cautions about edible ornamental flowers and some poisonous plants.

A clematis vine is one of my favorite plants in my garden. I have quite a few clematis vines blooming right now and some that have not yet bloomed. Come with me for a tour of Clematis Plants in my garden. A tour worth joining.