Concrete Leaves
These giant concrete leaves are pretty easy to make and they make great bird baths, and uber-cool garden ornaments.
I’ve done a lot of these this year- all from different sized Elephant Ears (Colocasia). My plan is to make a fountain with them at some point. Like next summer. Continue reading
Tornadoes and other things I hate to see
These photos of a funnel cloud were taken a few minutes ago from my front porch. I thought I’d post them real quick-just in case we blew away and landed in Indiana…. Continue reading
Wisteria
I think Wisteria is beautiful. Sure, I know it involves much work and dedication on the part of the gardener and that it secretly wants to take over the world, but honestly I think Kudzu is doing a better job in that department. Continue reading
Peonies In Bloom
This is just the first of the peonies to bloom, so unless I can control the impulse to take 12 squillion peony photos, be warned. You may be really sick of peonies in the next few weeks! Continue reading
Blooming in the Garden
After making sure that seedlings and tender plants were safely tucked in the greenhouse I decided to take a few pictures of some blooming shrubs and edible landscaping. Continue reading
Blooms and Chickens
This morning I was out in the barn feeding the fat little horses, chickens and goats when I heard a car door slam and saw my friend Nancy pulling out of the drive. When I returned to the house I found this pretty little birthday… Continue reading
Marshmallow and Comfrey
Marshmallows produce their seeds in a wheel or “cheese” and have a tendency to reseed all over the place. I use the root and sometimes the leaves for teas… Continue reading
Nectarine in the Herb Garden
Remember the Sacrificial Nectarine tree? Here it is bathed in early morning sunlight and absolutely glorious in pink! Continue reading
Seedlings in the Greenhouse
I spent a little time harvesting some young nettles for soup-and some to dry.
It’s my favorite herb for hay fever season… Continue reading
