Wonderful! Mallards are so handsome. We only have them at a distance on our pond, but you have "backyard" ducks!
Happy Birthday, and I hope it holds many pleasures for you!
It should be fine. I started my seeds in Miracle Gro (but not the moisture retaining soil) and they took off and grew like crazy. If you are...
Welcome Faith, not only is this a very informative site, the folks here are really, really nice!
I cut back the overgrowth on the garden path, and found a start of Jerusalem Sage that I didn't know was growing there, and moved it to a spot...
Well, that looks like you enjoyed the Briggs market thoroughly! So happy you are having such a great time (and posting photos so we here on the...
Toni, I just visited their website, and it is amazing! I also took the poll. However, the statement "God made the earth just for humans" seems a...
Every morning when I go to the barn it takes longer and longer. I keep stopping to look, sniff, and even feel some of the plants along the back...
And a Texas quote about someone who is really ugly: "So ugly his mama takes him everywhere she goes so she doesn’t have to kiss him goodbye."
Oh my, I almost missed your birthday and the chance to wish an excellent gardener and wonderful lady a very Happy Birthday!
Susie, between your jokes and Hank's, my sides hurt from laughing. That is excellent!
Oh boy, ever since I saw The Music Man, I've wanted an Amaryllis! She was the little girl taking piano lessons from Miss Marion, the librarian....
[ATTACH] Here is a photo from yesterday--more of the buds have opened this morning. I have day lilies, and the foliage isn't similar, even when...
Okay, I put the pliers away! I have tried to prune just outside the collar, but obviously I missed my target a few times. Ah, well, practice makes...
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.” Mark Twain
Two of these lilies were here when we came, and after seven years have bloomed (ah, the power of compost in loosening the soil!). The lily is...
Tony, take something small but pointed (awl, metal kabob skewer) and poke holes in the bottom of the tray. Hold the tray up, poke from the bottom...
Well, again you have pointed Paige in the right direction! We'll do our best Ronni, but Paige mustn't expect a calm, thoughtful discussion of...
Well Hank, now you know not to mess with a Texas woman, even if she isn't just your type! Now I'm getting an idea of why so many Texas men are...
What a relief! We were all hoping you would have a good trip, and also hoping that you'd make it back home safe and sound. Are you sure CAMRA is...