OUR OKAME FLOWERING CHERRY My husband took these photos of our Okame Cherry Tree, which we planted about 10 years ago…each year we look forward to the beautiful raspberry centered pink flowers heralding spring. Some years to our disappointment a frost abruptly ends the show…not this year…with our unusually warm early spring temps it is…
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For a beautiful fall floral arrangement add some fall foliage from your own yard to enhance some store bought flowers. Here I added some hydrangea leaves, some eucalyptus branches from plants I had potted last spring, and some fronds from my ornamental grasses. The end result is a larger and lovelier bouquet for less money.
The 2011 Most Beautiful Garden Contest
This past Friday I found out that my garden has been awarded first prize in our village’s annual garden contest, and I’m delighted and most appreciative! I think most gardeners would agree that the pleasure received from hours spent nurturing and caring for one’s garden stems from the personal satisfaction each of us derives from…
Summer Flower Power
LET THE GARDENING BEGIN…with a color palette of blues and purples this spring!
March 27th and a chance of snow..but spring has sprung indoors with forced forsythias and store bought tulips!
DRESSED FOR FALL…with each season I enjoy decorating the front entrance to our home to reflect the time of the year. Our temperatures have been wildly erratic so far this autumn going from normal cool and crisp days to temps in the high 70’s which is predicted for today, and then back to a low…
Most Beautiful Garden Contest Winners Announced
Every summer the village I live in has a Most Beautiful Garden Contest. The winners were just announced in our local community newspaper, and I’m thrilled to say I’ve won first place this year. I am as passionate about gardening as I am about food. Both have allowed me to demonstrate my creativity, expand…
BASIL FROM MY GARDEN Minette Basil Minette basil is an attractive addition for your garden. With its flowing leaves it is best used as a border in the garden. It has a gentle aroma and a tasty flavor. This basil can be used in pasta dishes, pesto, salads and chefs use it in a variety…