Fall of 2013 was the first time I planted roses in the fall. Oso Easy Shrub Roses by Proven Winners are the first roses I ever planted in the fall of 2013. There is no particular reason.. Growing up on the beautiful north shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, spring Continue Reading
Rose Shopping For Spring Gardens
Here are my favorite must have catalogs for selecting the most beautiful roses that you can begin shopping for now in January. Several of the suppliers were still offering free shipping through February 15th. You Pinterest fans there is no better place to start pinning then the list of online Continue Reading
Four Seasons of Roses
Garden Legends Live On By Designs & Impressions They Leave on The Earth | Our Hearts and Minds Gaga’s Garden Calendar of Roses represents a dream come true. What’s so special about this calendar? Here’s the back story: When my picture of a spray of ‘Julia Child’ was chosen for Continue Reading
Rainbow Colors of Love
“The ‘I Love You More Than List’ of a four year old that will melt your heart into ice cream puddles.” ~ Susan Fox
Happiness = Managing Expectations
This is a glimpse at the simplicity of managing life’s expectations. The family was all sitting around visiting. I said “I’m writing a Thanksgiving post about what I’m thankful for.” Out-of-the-blue, Big Daddy announces, “I’m thankful I haven’t had my first heart attack.” You can imagine he’s a pretty happy Continue Reading