For as long as I can remember my mom had vegetable and flower gardens, sometimes big, sometimes small. So did my grandparents. All this interest in growing things rubbed off on me and hopefully I'll pass it on to my kids. With that in mind, I had my mom and daughter take us on a tour … Continue reading Gardening: All in the Family
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Assessing Winter’s Damage
While most of the garden has burst forth finally, quite a few things have been mighty slow, while others have obviously not survived the winter. From what I've been hearing, everyone has suffered some loss in the garden from the long, cold, snowy winter. In comparison to some, I think I've fared pretty well since I didn't lose … Continue reading Assessing Winter’s Damage
Spring Sedums
This winter was a particularly harsh one, so as new growth is starting I'm excited to see what has survived. Over the last few years, I've planted a number of sedums in hot dry areas that other plants have not fared well in. I also have almost too many Sedum "Autumn Joy" around the yard. … Continue reading Spring Sedums
Winter Beauty
Look closely, beauty is all around you in the winter. Photos by Peggy
MI Garden Photos
Here's some beautiful photos from my mom's garden in northern Michigan. Photos taken by Peggy
July Garden Photos
These beautiful pictures were taken of my garden by Peggy over the last week. And one brilliant photo of a peony from her garden in Michigan!
Hens and Chicks
The past few years, in the spring I've bought pretty inexpensive pre-made containers of Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum) at the grocery store of all places. They don't require much care, love sun, and are so interesting to watch grow, shoot off chicks and grow flowers if you're lucky. In fact, I've found the less attention the … Continue reading Hens and Chicks