Oh, Sjoerd, how absolutely adorable those spring lambs are! You made my first day of spring with that photo. It's windy again, so I'm spending the...
Paige, this is the friendliest and kindest forum you'll encounter (that's why you will fit in so well). Frank, Eileen, and Toni keep it that way!...
Netty, your seeds should be just fine. If you want to test their viability, you can take a few, place them on a damp paper towel, and put the...
KK, look around for organic fertilizers--fish meal, composted manures, bone meal--you can still use the grass clippings and supplement them with a...
How utterly lovely! Your husband chose the perfect bouquet for you. Congratulate him for all of us here--and tell him to keep on cherishing you.
Sjoerd, the botanical name is Sophora secundiflora. It only blooms in the bluish/purple shade, and is native to the Texas hill country that has...
2ofus, I went through two Maytag dishwashers in three years. The first was recalled because of a board problem that could result in a fire...
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and may you enjoy your day as much as we all enjoy your beautiful photos!
Hi Paige (I like your mama, and I'm sure you are just as friendly)! Yes, that's lichen. Not a problem in itself, but could indicate the tree isn't...
We just saw on the national news the incredible hail that hit the Dallas area--golf ball to tennis size hail breaking car windshields, destroying...
My husband is part Irish, so St. Patrick's Day is special to me (Ireland, in some way, gave me the best husband on earth!). I celebrated by giving...
I miss Auntie Bel, where I would usually post something like this topic. Ah well . . . . We recently had a power outage, and when the power came...
Barb, you are such a special lady, and I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!
Hank, it is technically "Texas Mountain Laurel" but I've never stood on technicalities. When it sets seed, I can send some to you. It is slow to...
Carolyn is a natural born gardener. She makes things grow and thrive, even neighborhood kids.
Mountain Laurel is a wonderful tree/shrub, and attracts all sorts of pollinators. When it is in bloom like this, it actually "hums" with bees, and...
Too many plants, and too many all the same height! Someone even topped the rose bushes so they are flat on top! I'm appalled! Good suggestion of...
Oh wow, how perfect! I love your skep in the watering station, and I'm so glad you understand that bees don't swim!
Here is a link to an article about chickens from Modern Farmer:...
Oh Cappy, that is just too funny!!! I have to forward that to a cat fancying friend. I waded in and pruned the Esperanza rose today. Wading in is...
