There's a whole lot of "someone oughta" going on around my garden these days.The days are decidedly cooler and nighttime temperatures are dropping to around that 50 F mark tonight.So, someone oughta …
The Color of Hope
Finally, finally, after a dry August, it rained in Indianapolis today, nearly an inch on my garden.It feels like it was just in the knick of time. My lawn was an even tan throughout, so tan and dry …
A New “Personal Best” Gigantic Leaf
No, I did not have sense enough to move those hanging vinca vines out of the way when I took a picture of my gigantic Red Banana leaf. Thanks for noticing.This gigantic leaf is a new "personal best" …
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Embrace Hard Work For A Happier Life
Would we be happier as gardeners if someone else did all the digging, planting, weeding, watering, hoeing, and mulching in our gardens?What would life be like if all we had to do was pick out the …
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Cranky Garden
My garden is cranky.It’s a lot like a family that went on a long summer vacation.The family starts out with bags neatly packed, the car all cleaned up, and everyone is rested, excited and ready to …
Sounds of Late Summer
If you enjoy the sounds of late summer, you might enjoy this little sound bite from my garden.For those who thought it was going to be the sound of the lawn mower, I am sorry to disappoint you. I've …
