Closing the Gate Now

Let me begin by telling all of you how very much you mean to me. You are all so very special to me and that makes my announcement even more hard (big breath). I have been thinking and praying about...

Mama's Garden

Do you ever have times when you don't have much to say? Not because there isn't much going on but in fact it is the opposite. That is true of me right now. I am taking a class right now that has my...

Remember Our Drought

Remember when I wrote about our heat and drought last year and all the decimation that our gardens took? Believe it or not it has continued this year. We have received some nice rains but it has...

Garden Textures of Ruidoso, New Mexico

Can you imagine a garden like this in your back yard? The residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico can. This is a sight that those who live along the Noisy River get to see everyday.They enjoy beautiful...

Visiting Greenhouses

One of my favorite things to do is to go to greenhouses where ever I visit somewhere or go on vacatioin...even if it is far away from home...While I was on vacation in Ruidoso, New Mexico, I...

Ruidsoso, New Mexico Gardens

My dear hubby and I just returned from a little getaway to the mountains. This time we visited Ruidoso, New Mexico. Yes, we knew there was a fire threatening the town but we took a chance and we...

Glitter In The Garden

I have been busy with a few projects lately for my garden and I cant wait to show you this one! I have always said that you can just about fix anything with a bit of paint. I like painting things...

Container Garden Ideas

I thought I would share a few ideas for container gardens that I have come across. I am always looking for new and unique ideas to use. This is an old bathtub made to look like a stick man is...

The Flock

I thought I would give you a little peek at the flock. Can you see my pretty rooster? He is one of 3 that I have and they are all the sweetest roosters you could ever find. I went through several...

Roses Everywhere

I have a confession to make...I did a bad thing...or at least I thought it was a bad thing...I didnt get my roses cut back this year. I know, that is a number one rule of rose bushes but it just...

All The Pretty Poppies!

Have you made room in your garden for poppies? I always do because I think they are so pretty. They do not have a really long bloom time but they make up for it with their beauty and with their...

Yippee!!! They Are Blooming!

Look what bloomed in my garden! I am always excited when something blooms but this year is especially exciting after such a heartbreaking year last year in our Texas gardens. This is one of my...

Its Raining

It is raining! It is raining for the second time this week. That is exciting news around here. We have now received more rain this year than we had all year last year. We still need much more to...

Wildflowers in New Mexico

My dear hubby and I decided to escape the heat of Texas for a few days. We took a little trip over to the Mountains of New Mexico. We stayed in Red River, New Mexico. It was wonderful! It was so...

No Gardening This Year

Thank you to all of you who have left comments while I have been taking a break. My neck is much better. I have to admit that there hasnt been much gardening this year at my house or even in my...

Looking For Beautiful

I decided it was time to stop whining... and get out into my yard and find something beautiful. It is amazing what you find when you begin to look with an expectant heart All these same beautiful...

I Need Some Color

We have had so many gray days lately that my spirit just needs to break out. I need some color! I need hot pink, and purple and lime green, bright yellow, red, and yes even bright orange! Does it...

What a difference from this time last week! We have spent most of the winter hearing about how everyone has snow everywhere. All the time, we were having one of the mildest winters that I can...

Wanna See Something Scary?

As many of you may know we have been having a severe drought here in Texas and to make matters worse we had one of the coldest years last winter that I can remember since I have lived here in...

Update

There isnt much going on in the garden at the moment. We have had gorgeous weather but it isnt expected to last for long. I am busy taking down all my Christmas decorations and working on projects...

Textures of Namibia

I thought I would share a closeup view of Namibia with you. I am not certain what kind of tree this was but it was interesting. This is what was left of a tree we found at a Namibian rest stop...

African Trees

While I was in Africa I was very intrigued by the beautiful and numerous trees. They came in a large range of colors, sizes, and shapes. This was one of my favorites. It is a flamboya tree Another...

Behind A Garden Gate In South Africa

It was my first morning in Johannesburg, South Africa and I could hear the most glorious birdsong outside our room. I leaped out of bed and dressed as quickly as I could because it was now daylight...

Someday Very Soon

It is me again. I just wanted to let you know that I am still here. I have finally started doing a few little chores in the garden...not much...but a few. I pulled my pond pump and cleaned it out a...

The Days Are Passing By

The days are really passing by lately. We have finally got a break in the heat at least. It has been in the heavenly 80s and 90s lately. The evenings have been downright cold with 60s. It sounds so...

Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park

I thought I would share a bit of the garden pictures I took at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park near Eagles Nest, New Mexico Our visit here was one of the highlights of our trip to New...

Texas Wildfires!

Taken from: Reporter News Please pray for my beloved state of Texas! There is a huge wildfire burning uncontrolled near my hometown and the winds are howling. There are many other fires raging out...

Taking a Rest

I am taking a little blogging break due to the disc problems in my neck. Hopefully I will be healed up and blogging again soon.

Time To Confess

I know I have confessed about things before but I have another confession to make. I have kind of a bad attitude right now. The picture above looks like me right now...because I am pouting. Since...

Can a Gardener Have Too Many Pots?

I have been wondering... Can a gardener have too many pots? I see so many pretty ones that it is really hard to choose. I can think of so many places where some like these would be just right. How...