It’s been beautiful and quite warm the last few days. But the weather report I read online tells me that it will be freezing this weekend. I wish the Oklahoma weather would make up its mind. Above is the yellow rose bush I planted last year. I still have only yellow pansies. I don’t know…
Patio Living
How To Create A Cozy Patio Space
No matter the size of your patio, you can make it a real haven for relaxing or entertaining. The photo above shows a very small space, but it sure has a lot going on. Privacy via the fence make the space seem cozier. A small table and two yellow chairs give it a sweet cottage…
My Patio Garden Today
I have rose buds on my yellow rose bush. I fertilized it about a week ago and it has buds all over it now. I’m looking forward to those yellow roses! It is cold here. Cold and damp and overcast. Not gardening weather for sure. It was near freezing last night. So all that’s going…
My Patio Arrangement
I’m taking muscle relaxers and a steroid to get the swelling down in my hands, shoulders and neck, so as soon as I felt a bit better I was outside doing. I love to be outdoors this time of year when it’s cool outside. I went back to the nurse practitioner Tuesday and we think…
Patio Growth Update
If you’re wondering why I have a plastic pot saucer in my birdbath, it is due to two things: 1) I don’t want water to freeze, should I miss the weather report. Which might break the bird bath. And 2) I find it much easier to clean this plastic saucer. It’s important to keep the…
Attracting Birds To Your Small Space Garden
You probably want to attract nature to your garden, which means water, food and shelter. Below are the provisions you need for attracting birds. Bird Baths: You don’t have to buy an actual bird bath. You can also use shallow containers like pot saucers. You probably want to accommodate various kinds of birds, so a…