“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet                                                            William Shakespeare  What’s in a name? The name of a rose adds to the intrigue and delight of rose gardening. Everyone giggles when they observe Dolly Pardon on the Continue Reading
10 Things To Get Ready for Spring Gardening
January is inventory month. It’s time to reflect and take stock of things. We anxiously wait for the first robin, a sign that spring is here in the north. I know growing up in northern Illinois was brutal. I can tell you stories of snow so high it covered the Continue Reading
Rose Garden Lullaby
Snow blankets all around you, moon glistens like candlelight flickering to warm you. Owls haunt me in the still of the night to dream a little dream of gardens bright. Winds whisper of mystery and wonder as they hold those memories within your silent canes. When I nestle in down Continue Reading
Texas Caviar, Good Luck Food From The Garden
The holidays are steeped in traditions. Mother said you need to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s day for good luck all year. Am I superstitious? Maybe, maybe not but what can it hurt to gobble down a few black-eyed peas to guarantee your health and prosperity for the coming Continue Reading
My Favorite Things, Raindrops on Roses
[listly id=”2ky” theme=”light” layout=”full” numbered=”yes” image=”yes” items=”all”] Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with Continue Reading