My zinnias sure are vibrant and pretty right now. I finally got zinnias to grow from seed straight into the container. I’ve never been all that lucky with seeds. It didn’t rain last night, which is amazing. My veggies don’t like all the rain. Their leaves are turning yellow. I think one tomato is ripe…
Yesterday afternoon there was a barbecue that management brought in from Rib Crib. This was the second time I ventured out into a community gathering. The first time was last fall. I guess I’m stretching a bit out of my comfort zone. They hold these gatherings within about 40 feet of my apartment, under a…
There are natural ways to repel mosquitoes without using chemicals. You can deter them by growing certain plants and herbs. Did you know that mosquitoes have a very good sense of smell? That is why they’re drawn to humans and other animals to feed off them. So what is it they’re not attracted to? The…
Every year I try to vary my patio set up a little bit. This year I added the settee. One year I added a gazebo, but after I had it a year the Oklahoma wind blew it down. The Settee: The settee matches my two chairs that always sit against the wall. I like them…
Every day I walk out on the patio and see more growth in my containers. The tree that hangs over my fence is filling out nicely. It’s April 1, folks! Unless the weather gets crazy and it snows, I can begin planting in 2 weeks! This year I had quite a bit of plants come…
One of the hardest things we do is accepting the progression of age. We can’t do what we once could. Or work for long periods without feeling the pain. Sometimes our memories are sieves and words are hard to come by. Yesterday afternoon I sat on my little garden cart and started cutting back the…