I wanted to show you how I rearranged the patio plants so that the ones getting stressed by the afternoon sun now have more shade. My favorite chair is off in the shady corner with plants all around it. Below is the area across from the one above, next to the patio door. I like…
I just love to walk in the kitchen and be greeted by this couple that holds my silverware. They are such a sweet sight that I always smile. Then I had cereal and iced coffee. The last couple of days I’ve been adding about a tablespoon of protein powder to my iced coffee when I…
Charlie and I have had our morning patio stroll. I may have to move the plants out of the center of the patio because the purple sweet potato vine seems to be getting really stressed in the afternoon. If I do that I’ll probably have to come up with a different place to put the…
(Revised & Updated July 13, 2023) Over the years, I’ve loved watching the birds come to my yard. By providing water, I’m doing my part to help them stay hydrated. I choose to provide a natural source of food instead of putting out bird seed. By choosing plants for my yard that produce seeds or…
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…
If you have always wanted to grow a Japanese maple tree in a container, I will tell you how to accomplish that.