Category Archives: garden
Vegetable Crops Where Are You!
This is it. The first vegetable to come out of the garden. A small little booger isn’t it. Well let me tell you the rabbits that flirt around my gardens all day are definitely fat and happy. They keep eating … Continue reading
Dedicated to Doris…and The Honey Bees!
Doris is a devoted follower…and lover of the honey bees. She is on a mission to bring awareness to save the bees on this planet. So Doris when I took these photos while in California, I automatically thought of you! … Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
Did everyone enjoy their 3 day weekend? We sure did! But I’m glad the regular work week is here so I can rest and do a little sewing again. Last week I took this bouquet of peonies, lilac and lamb’s … Continue reading
Memorial Day
We spent Saturday mulching our gardens. All day Saturday. My body is so so sore and tired that I’m glad Sunday is a day of rest! Today we will be visiting with friends and having a BBQ; Monday a BBQ … Continue reading
How Ladybug got Her Name
Thank you to Doris Strum in Atlanta, one of our most devoted readers, who gave me a link to the history of our ladybug. The following information was taken from the following link: http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/ladybugs/history.html Here is some of the information … Continue reading
April Showers and May Flowers
The old song seems to always ring true. We had lots and lots of rain here in the Midwest as many other parts of the nation did. Our hearts go out to those who had more than the banks could … Continue reading
An Invisible Mother
I received this article this week that couldn’t have been more perfect timing. Having a little pity party of my own and the stress and strains of motherhood, this reminded me that what I do is important, even if it … Continue reading
Sharing with Neighbors and Friends
What do you do when your snowball viburnum and your lilac tree look like this? Well you make big bouquets with them…. And hand them out to family…. And to friends… And to your neighbors… And enjoy their great big … Continue reading
Wonder in White – Clematis in Full Glory
I don’t know the name of this clematis. I’m sure when I bought it they told me, but some things I just can’t remember. I just know I liked how beautiful it was and had the perfect spot in my … Continue reading
Beauty Bush looks Beauty-ful
So so glad you stopped by today. There are so many things I want to show you in the gardens but I’d hate for you to fall asleep at the computer screen with boredom. Most people show off kid pictures. … Continue reading