Cheryl, that doesn't look like any peony root I have ever seen. Are you sure it wasn't mis-labeled? Peony roots look more like an octopus, at...
Today, Jan. 18th is my husband's last day at work. As of 5:01 p.m. he will be retired! He has worked since he was 16, and really deserves a happy...
Frank, thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't believe that the Stew can get better, but it does, it does!
Ohhhh, nipped in the bud (sorry, I couldn't resist!).
Dooley, sorry about the flat and the delay. Very frustrating for you, but think of the poor doctor and nurses--they thought they were going to get...
As a former resident of upstate NY, all I can say is "Yuck, Snow!" and be glad I'm in Texas. You didn't deserve this, Donna. You should be snow...
Love your photos! That is a handsome Kingfisher. We have one that comes to the pond, but we've never gotten close enough for even a bad photo!
Oh, my, that is terrible news! Please extend our sympathy to your husband--mine has a back that gives him trouble from time to time, so we know a...
Jerry, super idea :smt115 ! I love visiting gardens and would like to suggest a couple here in Texas. Frank, could we, please?
Cheryl, as a transplanted New Yorker, with extensive experience with astilbe, peonies, and bleeding hearts, I can tell you they like cooler...
Carolyn, I did use hot water, but didn't think to use dish soap as a surfactant--great idea! I'll use up the remaining few cups of soilless mix...
The Yellow Pear and Sungold tomato seedlings are up and under grow lights as of yesterday. The Mexican Tarragon (herb) is, too. I used a sterile...
Catnip--my catnip is GONE!
Donna, that is no longer a sunroom, it's a "conservatory"! The Victorians were big on having conservatories--a room filled with plants. Looks like...
I love hawks (and this from a chicken mama)! That is a beautiful photo. We have some Cooper's, but more Red-tailed. I've never managed to get as...
Jerry, After reading your post I went out and removed about half the contents of our garbage can. Yes, I can recycle! Yes, I can re-use! This...
Good sailing to the Dragon! Keep us posted on his itinerary, and adventures. (You couldn't force me to spend a week on a sailboat--no place to...
I saw the Dallas newspaper had photos of snow and reports of something called "thundersleet" which sounds ominous. Glad you are enjoying it,...
Oh, my, yes, Bewick's are cute, funny, active little birds! That is one of the best photos of a Bewick's I've ever seen--they are so "darty" that...
The Sample Seed Shop has a high rating, and it certainly offers some unusual varieties. I think you found a winner there, Donna!
