Garden
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
This is my pond. It gives me so much joy. Last weekend I wanted to clean it and the fountain was sluggish. I needed to get it moving so there would be enough air for my fish. I felt it necessary that I go IN the pond. It was a sight to see! I had goggles [...]
Way Over Due
I can’t believe it has taken me this long but I finally pulled the long garden table out to have dinner looking over the top of the hill, across the marsh and water. I had a dinner party in mind. I have had a dinner party in mind on that hill for years…12 to be [...]
Last one in…
This past Thursday we had a photo shoot at Muffie’s house. The pool house and pool were the main focus. It was a great day in spite of the heat. I can’t wait to see the article. Stayed tuned…
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The Best Blue
The best blue has just arrived in my garden. Every morning I get a cup of coffee and walk around in the garden and give thanks. God is THE master painter, designer extraordinaire! Make sure you cut hydrangeas in the early am or early evening for them to last. Deep water is also important. If [...]
Design Tip-Beauty in your own Backyard
Spring is here and now is the time to bring flowers inside. Simple arrangements can bring so much happiness. It is the best therapy you will get from your yard. I don’t like to cut my own flowers but I am getting better. I will cut a few and mix it with greenery or buy [...]
For the green thumb
Here’s a cute gift idea for the gardener in your life. These are vintage silverware garden markers that will make any green thumb smile.
Cool weather favorites
It’s time for pansies! Last month I brought home a few flats of pansies. I couldn’t resist. My friend Beth, who is a great gardener, told me to march right back to Lowe’s and return them. She said it wasn’t cool enough yet and that she always waits till Halloween. Well, I couldn’t wait so [...]
You better love it…
Don’t plant this unless you really love it because if kudzu had flowers this is what they would look like.
Garden fairies
Garden fairies or spun sugar candy? A pair of earrings or a beautiful serving dish for sushi? This was in my garden…isn’t nature cool?
Symmetry at its best
Notice the symmetry. Safe and expected and in some odd way freeing. Don’t know how to describe it better except to say go with it.
