Good afternoon, to all of my friends in the garden! I have been absent from the site for far too long and I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out and let you all know that I am anxious to reconnect. My sweetheart and I were finally married on June 6th, beneath the most beautiful, majestic oak tree, which happens to live in our front yard! In the month or so before the wedding, we were busily readying… Continue

Well, first let me express how grateful I am to all of you who have expressed your prayers and well wishes for my "puppy love." I am so touched! I know that you will all be happy to hear that Zuri is doing great! On Sunday (Mother's Day), exactly one week after her snake incident, Zuri was back in full form. While we were working on the yard, still planting flowers for our upcoming wedding, we noticed her staring intently at the ground. She was so funny, the way she would lift one foot and ever… Continue

Good morning, all! I know that many of you, like me, have faithful, furry companions who help you in tending your gardens. Now, as the temperatures rise, and we arm ourselves with spades, rakes, shovels, we also don protective gear: gloves, hats, sunscreen, etc. Please be aware that lurking in that bramble that threatens to encroach, that the snakes are very active this time of year. Whether you see them or… Continue

Well, we just got back from town, where we visited 3 different garden centers! I swear I was just going to pick up a few things and yet, somehow, we came back with a truck bed full! I really don't know what came over us...and don't have any idea what all we got. All I know for certain is that it is time to get planting! We are adding to the veggie garden, as well as working on two flower beds. I'll be posting before and after pictures as soon as I can. Hope you all are enjoying a beautiful day… Continue