I was busy most of the day with a garage sale, so my niece Sophie surprised me with a guest post. She's nine and three-quarters years old, and loves to work out in the gardens with her Mom and Dad.I …
Where Did That Double Flowering Clematis Come From?
I have a new gardening goal. I want to grow clematis that out-grow those that my older sister has around her garden. A few weekends ago, we were all at her house, and my youngest sister and I decided …
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“You Are In Such Trouble”
My sister called me the other day and I cheerily answered "Hello!" in a sing-songy happy voice. She greeted me with "You are in such trouble!"Moi? I searched my conscience, it was clear, as usual. I …
Passalong Plants: My Post for the Garden Bloggers Book Club
Night Blooming Cereus, One of My Passalong PlantsWhen ever I go away on a vacation, I like to go to whatever bookstores are nearby to see if they have different books from what we have “back home”. …
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My Best Peas Ever?
Are these my best peas ever? This is somewhat embarrasing to admit, but I've never been all that successful at growing peas. Some years the bunnies eat the vines to the ground before they have a …
Vacation Traditions
Gardening Vacation 2007 - TuesdayDid you ever offer advice to another customer at a garden center? I'm not talking about working at a garden center or nursery and giving advice, I'm talking about …
