I'm reading Mary Chesnut's Civil War Diary. I love books about the Civil War. My husband says it's because I'm a natural-born rebel. Bunkie, you...
Cheryl, When we lived in town, my husband made a water feature out of a galvanized bucket and a pump like yours. He ran clear plastic tubing from...
Cheryl, you are a constant source of amazement and inspiration. I'm going to ask the local water company to put one of those faucet things in our...
My, you do have a variety of birds! You obviously feed them, and that birdhouse is a treat to look at. I can see why you have bird-tracks all over...
Kate, remove the plant and put it on the compost pile. Potatoes shouldn't be planted in the same spot in consecutive years, so I always mark on...
Richie, We have two Rose of Sharon shrubs here in Texas. I give them a shovelful of composted manure in the spring just when the leaves start to...
After experiencing the Irish welcome and hospitality, I just hope our President will come back home! Wonderful photos. You must be very proud of...
Hello from a Central Texas gardener. Texas is well-represented on this forum, but there are lots of other great gardeners with good advice and...
Good one, Jerry! Congratulations.
We are dogless at the moment :'( . I do so miss having a big old slobbery pal! Philip, looking at Hudson and Molly's pictures and hearing about...
Let's hope she becomes a regular visitor. Your photos are always a joy to see, thanks for posting them!
Composting mother-in-law, hmmmmm. This forum does give a person such good ideas . . . .
I may have posted this before, but here it is again. This sauce can be made in any quantity, and freezes well. 4 Tblsp. olive oil 2 garlic...
Y'all are too kind. The marinara recipe is going on the recipe forum right now. I sure hope you enjoy it!
You sure mastered that new camera! The photos are lovely, and I especially like your orchid photo.
Cheryl, that is magnificent! You are going to enjoy having a supply of rainwater when you need it. Have you made accomodation for overflow? We...
OH, what a lovely cat! Missy Mama obviously is just chock full of personality. I know what you mean about meeting that one special cat and...
Mart, You have more than one garden? I am so glad to find that I'm not the only "multiple" gardener! If you'd like a recipe for marinara sauce...
Welcome to the forum! I imagine Devon is nothing like Texas where we are, but finding out about your gardens, plants, and experiences will be so...
Mart, you said "small garden" with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek, right? That is a lovely garden--and I didn't see any weeds. The...