Last week I did a painting job my husband planned to do, didn't want to do, and was dreading. As a thank-you he brought me 200 lbs. of composted...
What a lovely name! I'm sure all the family is thrilled. You need to buy the biggest teddy bear you can find. When our goddaughter was born, my...
Well done, Frank. I can hardly wait to see what photo you come up with. It will be a doozy, I bet! (Not to put any pressure on you, or anything ....
Gorgeous felines! I am owned by a cat, so I know how busy the two must keep you. Aren't they a joy to have around, and a lot of company? I am...
Hello, and welcome! We are on a small farm in central Texas with vegetable gardens, herb gardens, bee hives, chickens and a Monarch Larva...
Frank, I know it will be hard, but could you possibly pick six photos that are not ALL gorgeous? Throw in a few not-absolutely-heartstoppers for a...
NO, you didn't go overboard, you showed great restraint, no one would think that you got carried away, at all, at all. Your gardens will be...
Ah Cheryl, you just had to rub it in, didn't you? Three lovely oleanders AND star jasmines. Why, oh, why do y'all do this to me? I'll get my...
Oh, envy, envy, envy! The nearest thing to a plant store is about 25 miles from here and it's one-stop shopping, nothing green in-between. Lowe's...
Yes, that's the origin of her name. We thought that "Navidad" was a little pushy, even for a cat! She has been the best Christmas present we ever...
So sorry for your loss. Remembering the good times with your brother will help ease the pain. How wonderful that you two shared a trip with such...
Here's a photo of Feliz, the wonder cat. [img] naptime, which is most of the day ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )...
Forgot to mention that a china marker will last much longer than a "permanent" marker. China markers are sold at most craft stores or art supply...
Here in Texas we cut back salvias twice--in late June or early July, and again in January. This stimulates bushier growth and more blooms. Hybrid...
If you just need to know that there is a perennial in a spot, and not what the perennial is, spread a good layer of perlite on the spot. I do this...
I came in from walking six acres of pasture lugging about 15 lbs. of mesquite killer in my sprayer, hot, dirty, sticky, and feeling like every...
Plans for garden are to finish cleaning up and weeding the flower beds and planting a few more perennials; second planting of lettuce and spinach...
Droopy, When do you find time to sit down? I'm fascinated by the horse training and coach driving. A farm down the road from us is beginning to...
Yes Eileen, Ruby is very capable at both ends! And Frank, I have to be careful what I say around Ruby, she's very sensitive. They free-range when...
We have an outside coop for the ladies. After they free-ranged yesterday, we put them back in the coop so we could mow the barn lot. Imagine our...
