Journaling is a time honored tradition that allows the writer to record his or her most secret and sacred thoughts, however, it has also become useful in other applications. The explosive popularity of gardening has reincarnated the journal into a natural extension of how we approach the way we plan and maintain our gardens. Despite [...]

As I walk through the tall arched wrought iron gates, I pause briefly to glance at a cherub faced sentry urging me down the pathway. Immediately, I’m greeted by a kaleidoscopic explosion of honey-colored buddleias, diffident irises and sweeping climbing roses painted in brilliant pinks surrounded by hedges of variegated hydrangeas each larger and more [...]

One of the challenges any gardener faces is how to adequately utilize their garden space. Whether the space that you have allotted to you is a small plot or a vast canvas, it is oftentimes a chore trying to constantly improve and make it visually pleasing.
There are some tried and true methods that you can [...]

It has been raining non-stop for the past two days and intermittently for the past week.  This is typical weather for an autumn day in the south.  It’s a blessed relief from the harsh humid weather that we have to contend with from April until November, so the raindrops may be inconvenient at times, it’s [...]

The past couple of weeks have been weird.  During the week, the weather is cold, bitter and wet.  Getting up to go to work in it is no fun, but you do what you have to, right?  Then comes the weekend….the weather while still mild, it almost beautiful.  This explains how we got so many [...]

It has been a whole year since my last post!  Yay!  Ummm….ok.  I guess that’s nothing to celebrate, huh?  What can I say, I have been very busy with my other blogs/websites like this one: www.aviewtoathrill.net and .  So, please feel free to check them out.
Now, how do I start to discuss what I’ve done [...]

Ok, I’ve been lazy…..I know it’s been awhile since my last post….so I will get right to it. We have been experiencing an awful, terrible drought here. There is a complete ban on outdoor watering which is understandable. It has only motivated us to find new and creative ways in direct response to our new [...]

Wow….I guess it’s time to play catch up! It has been raining steadily for the past four days straight…..I can’t tell you how happy I am about this! You can already see an improvement in the color and texture of the lawn and the vibrancy of the shrubs and flowers. Everything is looking great! Of [...]

It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to post here.
There been a lot of activity that I need to document now before my memory fails me altogether. lol
We have been without significant rainfall for several months and my lawn shows it. We have a state-wide partial water ban, so I am sacrificing the lawn and [...]

Try as I might, I can’t stay away from the nurseries….plants can be found in abundance and I’m finding that I am getting my hands on plants that I’ve lusted for for years! Like this really cool Red Japanese Maple that Home Depot has for less than 20 bucks!! Yes……. Way!
I’m getting to the point [...]