Gardening: All in the Family

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

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

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