Through the eyes of the little girl that was me, I didn’t understand my place. Two grandmothers, one generation apart, and a little girl living together just did not compute once I began school and saw that other parents were not old. That’s when I began to tentatively ask questions. I was rewarded with aRead More
The Princess In Her Tower
Oh my has it rained. And rained and rained some more. The water kept rising on my patio and it just kept coming down in torrents. Charlie was afraid to brave it to go outside. Of course the plants on the patio will love it. They look bedraggled now, but they’ll bounce back quickly andRead More
A Surprise Daisy
Yesterday I was out on the patio leaning over the containers checking for any new growth. I find myself doing this numerous times per day. And then, surprisingly, I saw this… See that daisy rising up above the annuals? When I planted this galvanized container about a month or so ago, I planted a veryRead More
Garden Poetry
One of the favorite parts of my day is when I go outside to inspect my plants and tend to them. I deadhead flowers, snip spent blooms, marvel at something new. It is like receiving a present every day. It could be that a fairy tiptoes into my garden each night while I sleep andRead More
Why You Should Consider Planting Yarrow
One important reason to plant yarrow in your garden is that it will attract pollinators. Plant it near your vegetable garden for the greatest benefits. Yarrow has many health benefits. Yarrow Health Uses: Yarrow Tea (Hot) Or Tincture For Fevers Yarrow For Digestive Support Yarrow For Headaches Yarrow Poultice, Compress, Or Salve For Wounds CardiovascularRead More