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There Are No Gardening Mistakes, Only Experiments
My favorite gardening quote is "There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.†Learn why I live by it.
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Plants With Personality
Click here to learn about the interesting personas I believe each of my plants has, and why I feel that way about each.
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Which Is Better?
Seeds or transplants, which is better? Click here to find out which I prefer and why.
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The Seedy Side Of Town
The problem with seeds is you can't plant them all at once, so you have to find somewhere to put them. Click here to see how I manage it.
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High Yield Flowers For The Home Cutting Garden
I frequently emphasize the importance of cut-and-come-again flowers for the backyard garden. Click here to learn why this is.
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My Grandmother's Flowers
Plants and flowers evoke special memories for me, and there is one particular flower that reminds me of a very special someone. Click to find out more.
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Tomato Plants - The Smell of Summer
Tomato is a popular hot-weather staple of the vegetable garden. They thrive in the hot days of summer and provide a tasty bounty in late summer and into fall. For me, it is the quintessential plant of summer, and a big part of that is how it smells.
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Fondness For Tulip Trees - A Towering Tree Near To My Heart
We have a towering tulip tree growing at the side of our property. I’ve always loved this tree for the unique character it provides. Learn more here.
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What Do Fig Tree Leaves Smell Like
Fresh figs are a summertime treat which are not commercially available in my area. So if I want fresh figs, I must grow them myself.
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The Tater Tubs - My Experience Growing Potatoes In Containers
Containers that automatically water your crops are invaluable during the growing season. This is how our tater tubs started out and they have proven to be useful year after year.
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Stickers, Barb, and Burrs: Fighting Weeds That Fight Back
Plants with burrs and stickers grow across much of the United States and Canada, so it’s no surprise that several types are at home here in Oregon’s high desert. Read about my battle here.
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Spinach Growing Problems - 5 Things You're Doing Wrong With Spinach
With National Spinach Day approaching, many gardeners are sowing this healthy vegetable. Spinach can be a bit tricky to grow, however.
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Pecan Tree Problems: Common Mistakes When Growing Pecans
Avoid mistakes when growing pecans by understanding potential pecan tree problems in advance. Click for info and tips to help you get started.
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Dreaming Of Flowers In The High Desert
When I moved back to the high desert, I was surprised to find flowers, like several large yuccas that produced beautiful spires of creamy, pale yellow blooms in midsummer.
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What Flowers Like Sun: Top 10 Flowers For Full Sun Beds
It's no secret that most plants need sunlight in order to truly thrive. Let's explore some annual and perennial options for the flower garden.
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Gardening Challenges In The Texas Panhandle
Texas Panhandle gardening is not always easy, especially when it’s your first experience with gardening. Click here to see what I learned.
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The Most Interesting Seed I've Been Given - Kaffir Lily
I was gifted with some of the seeds from my sisters Kaffir lily and it became the most interesting seed I’ve ever been given.
