Unique Locations for “Gardens”

As I go out on my daily walks with my dog, I have been noticing that some neighbors have taken opportunities to place gardens in some pretty unique spots! Others have not! I took some pictures of both taken and missed opportunities. Today I will show how some have used those different spots to brighten […]

The Importance of Water Quality

The quality of the water you use in your garden makes a difference in how healthy that garden is and how well it flowers. If I drink tainted water, it’s the same as my flowers “drinking” tainted water, we both can get sick. Whether it’s from heavy metals or other contaminates in the water, poor […]

How Did the Blanketflower Get Its Name

When I was younger, I marveled at the Blanketflower! It looked just like a daisy to me, but with different coloring. I used to call it the red daisy because of its red and yellow petals and crimson red center (more red on it than yellow to me). As I got older, I learned its […]

Using My Calendula Flowers to Make Infused Oil

I recently tried to make some Calendula flower infused oil. I have to say I didn’t do half bad for my first attempt! I can now use this oil to make lip balm, hand salve, lotion or liquid soap for my personal use. Since the shelf life for this oil is approximately a year, I […]

Why the Size of Your Flowers May Vary

There’s a lot of information available on what makes the size of your flowers increase.  Most of the information concerns the size of the container you have your flowers planted in and fertilizer needs. Fewer of us talk about how changes in the weather and humidity can also impact size. Cooler temps, around 58 to […]

End of Summer Flowers

Now that we’ve reach July 31, we’re entering the time of year that’s called the Dog Days of Summer. You’ll notice that a few variety of flowers bloom brightly in your garden at this time of year. For those of you who haven’t included these two beauties, it’s not too early to be thinking about […]

Shasta Daisies – What To Do If They Don’t Bloom

Shasta Daisies are a favorite of most gardeners because they are very easy to grow, and despite their beauty, a very hardy plant. This includes being drought tolerant. It’s a perennial that attracts a variety of pollinators to the garden while providing lots of opportunities for you to use them in your vases throughout the […]

Mooning Over the Moonflower

This beauty is in full bloom right now! It’s one of the most popular fragrant flower choices for summer. Gardening really allows us to enjoy the fruits of our labor by using many of our senses … sight, smell, touch. I’m one who believes the sense of smell is the most important of these. It […]

When Do I Stop Feeding My Hummingbirds?

When this question is posed, the answer I give isn’t very popular. That answer? Now! Where I’m heading here is that natural food (flowers), over what’s in your backyard feeder, is better for the hummingbird. Let’s face it, we all love watching this tiny creature up close while it’s at the feeder, but planting flowers […]

When Our Morning Glories Aren’t So Glorious

This beauty is an annual that comes in heavenly blue, pink, purple, white and even bi-color blossoms. It has trumpet-shaped blooms and heart-shaped leaves. They love to climb, so have a fence or trellis handy. The Morning Glory Heavenly Blue blooms full in the morning and closes up when the afternoon sun appears.  There are […]