Seeds I’ve planted are emerging I noticed when I was outside doing garden work. I planted the seeds I ordered from Swallowtail Gardens on Monday evening. The zinnias have already germinated. I was sitting next to the French doors this morning eating a bowl of cereal. And I was amazed to see them already pushing…
The patio plants are growing like crazy. So this is my Friday patio garden update from what you saw earlier in the week. We had a couple of days of cooler weather where I had to turn the heat back on. But today it is really nice and sunny. I can’t believe how much difference…
No matter the season, you can always count on nature’s critters to come around and entertain you. This is the funny little Bewick wren. Small in stature, but loud in sound. This bird can sure belt out the birdsong. And then there’s the grasshoppers that you hope don’t hop right into your home when the…
About once a week I visit the websites of available and adoptable cats online here in Tulsa. But that’s as far as I go. Part of me really wants to adopt a cat. The other part of me worries about how Charlie would handle it. Charlie has adapted well to being an “only child.” Back…
I have my patio pots planted now. Of course I pushed myself to get it done in two days. I’m my own worst enemy when it comes to getting things done. But…I have a pretty planted patio and I love to gaze at it. Above are striped petunias. Spotted petunias. A different shade of purple…
If you don’t have sunlight in your outdoor space, don’t despair because there are beautiful container plants for shade. In fact, you can plan to add shade plants in under utilized areas near trees or where there is just no adequate sunlight. I love planting my garden in containers, as I can be flexible in…