If for some reason creeping thyme doesn't work for you, consider horse herb (Calyptocarpus vialis). It is evergreen, low growing to about 3", and...
Thank you all, I was so happy I just had to brag! Droopy, we were at a local fair where there was a wild animal rescue organization with tigers...
Oh, my, what an honor! Your photo must be stunning! Congratulations on a well-earned recognition. I'll get a copy and donate it to our local...
What a shame! However, I do see new leaves coming out, so the vine has been set back, not killed. That is poor comfort, but all I can offer. We,...
KK Ng, If the alien critters have a soft body, insecticidal soap may kill them. Take a tablespoon of soap (not detergent), add one teaspoon of...
It would be so-o-o-o-o much easier if I just had hands . . . .
Oh, that does sound good! We have lots of squash, both fresh and frozen, so I'll try your recipe. When she was little my niece would only eat...
We have these all over the gardens--in the flower beds, hanging around the tomatoes, suspended from water barrels, and even a large one outside...
We have a lot of native Texas plants in our flower beds, and being native, they spread. I offered starts to the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, and they...
I have a serious case of fence envy! That is a handsome fence, and being well-cured oak, will last forever. You have done a lovely job with it.
My husband and I have taken part in the Monarch butterfly Monitoring project of the U. of Minnesota for several years now. Since we moved to the...
All I can say is "WOW!" Your club members not only have green thumbs, but they have a great artistic sense, also. Love your onion string. Ours...
Margie, The only way to know if your zinnias are hybrids is to look up their name, e.g. "State Fair," on the 'net and see if they are listed as a...
Margie, If the zinnias are not hybrids, you can let a few flowers dry on the plant, and then pick them off and gently beat the seeds out of the...
Bali, Would you believe that going out of the house in winter to get eggs really isn't a problem here in Texas? We rarely have a day below...
The second year we lived at the farm I developed a real need to get chickens. I don't know what came over me--but I NEEDED chickens. I ordered...
Tommie, It seems there is a wave of envy coming your way! I do second the request that you take your camera and share with us so we can at least...
Oh, that is so lovely! The flower selection is original, too. The wedding will be lovely, and please sneak your camera in so we can share your...
This isn't really a recipe, just something I do with the abundance of basil we get every summer (yes, I know I overplant, I have always...
This is supposed to be a topping for broiled fish, and does admirably as that, but we like to use it as a light sauce for pasta. Steam a few...
