Category Archives: Plants

Electrifying Lobelia

Lobelia – the brightest blue you can add to your garden! Continue reading

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Early March in North Texas – A Pictorial

March 6, 2020 My last blog post was so very long that this time I decided to give everyone a break and simply post a pictorial of some of the beautiful items in my yard that are showing promising signs … Continue reading

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Making the Best of Used Coffee Grounds and Plastic Pods

February 10, 2020 ***Unfortunately, due to a temporary glitch with my hosting program earlier this month, I lost connection with some of my subscribers. If you did not receive this post via your email subscription or FaceBook sign-up and you’d … Continue reading

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Overwintering Tropicals

You can successfully grow and maintain tropicals in temperate zones if you follow a few tips when overwintering them indoors. Continue reading

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Autumn Flowers & Foliage of European Waterways

Flowers and foliage thrive among Europe’s waterways. Continue reading

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African Iris – Pretty in Bloom and Lovely when Not

My husband and I finally found a hardy plant for our large centerpiece terracotta pot that is both beautiful in bloom and also when not – African Iris. We live in Hardiness Zone 8a which means our temps can dip … Continue reading

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