Whew…it’s been a long time since I’ve posted! Sorry about that! I am going to “re-begin” by posting in my “Chick ‘N Garden” page regarding new growth in my tropical garden. Today, I begin with the heavenly, angelic Angel Trumpet! … Continue reading
Just had to post this favorite photo of my garden hound, JoDog. (The flower is a Butterfly Ginger.)
You wouldn’t think that getting a new garden hose would be a reason for celebration. But, at MY house yesterday, the cheering could be heard for miles away. It all happened last night. You see, as a gardener, I don’t … Continue reading
There is no more perfect plant to me than the plumeria. I always tell people that I don’t want a plant in my garden unless it blooms — unless it is a palm tree or bamboo. The plumeria has everything … Continue reading
I did a bit of experimentation in photographing the moon last night with my Sony NEX-5 camera. It was a full moon, no clouds, and it was screaming to be photographed. I had to oblige. First thing I did was … Continue reading
No, and I don’t mean the SUV. I already have me a pretty cool yellow Toyota FJ. What I’m talking about are the northern migrating red-throated hummingbirds which arrive in Houston about this time — early April — and are … Continue reading
Taken March 24, 2012 — click HERE for more “Photos of the Day”
This blog has been very quiet of late in regards to my garden…it has been much too quiet. The many winter months turn into more winter months, which…well, you know what I mean. However, today the weather was perfect, and … Continue reading
My Boyfriend always makes fun of me whenever I see a hawk, because I always say the same thing, “Hey! It’s a hawk!” (Like I’ve never seen one before.) I have to admit that I am so fascinated by these … Continue reading
This 100+ degree heat is killing us! Well, not really, but it IS killing a lot of garden plants that can handle a bit of heat, but not weeks and weeks of it. Typically, Houston has FOUR days in the … Continue reading
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