Taking the Container Garden into Autumn
This year, I didn't plant very many containers due to the drought. It was just too tough keeping them watered.
The Long Slow Spiral into Autumn
Autumn seems to hesitate on the skirts of summer. The days are getting ever so gradually shorter and I can feel the long slow tumbling spiral into winter.
How to Kill a Tree 101: Construction Damage
Excuse me as I drag out my soapbox...
If there is one thing that really fries my bananas, it's construction damage and death to trees.
Beautiful Caterpillar, Boring Moth
I'm sorry I haven't written. June this year was a month filled with too much, a lot of it moving hoses to keep the trees alive in this drought.
Walking in the Woods with Jack
I love all spring wildflowers, but for some I have particular affection.
Effortless Grace of Bridalwreath Spirea
Cascading white fountains are popping up all over town. It's bridalwreath spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei) time.
The Further Adventures of Dave the Elm
Dave the elm has lost his virginity. This spring, for the first time he has seeds!
Spring Blossoms into Summer?
I'm starting with a picture of one of my favorite spring bulbs - Katherine Hodgkin iris.
Signs of Spring
It's been a goofy winter, but I'm still glad that spring is coming. The monotony of brown is beginning to get to me, so I'm seeking out any signs of life in my garden.
Wonderful Witchhazel
Spring is coming.
How do I know? The snowdrops have been blooming for nearly a month and the witchhazel has decided to flower.