Spring has come to California very quickly. We have had several days of hot weather that has really made the garden take off. When we have 90's for many days in a row, the blooms come and go pretty quickly. I was out watering the other day and noticed that my rose bush was in full bloom. I caught it … [Read more...] about Gardening: An Explosion of Roses
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Spring Has Sprung – My Flowers in Full Bloom
It's that time again...time for another "Almost Wordless Wednesday" post and photograph! I really love participating in Wordless (almost) Wednesday as it encourages me to get outside and take some photographs! Today's photo is one I took of some beautiful daffodils in full bloom! I planted the … [Read more...] about Spring Has Sprung – My Flowers in Full Bloom
The Garden Patch Grow Box – Perfect for Container Gardening
Spring has finally arrived here in south central Pennsylvania and I have already started my gardening, matter of fact...gardening is one of my favorite summer activities. When it comes to vegetable gardening, I plant a traditional garden in the ground and I also do some container gardening too! … [Read more...] about The Garden Patch Grow Box – Perfect for Container Gardening
Decorative Garden Flags from FlagsForYou
I love being outside during the Spring, Summer and Fall season and one of the things I like to do outside is...decorating our yard and outdoor living spaces! With Spring finally here, I am ready to get busy sprucing up our front and back yards again! Let me introduce you to the online store … [Read more...] about Decorative Garden Flags from FlagsForYou
Urban Gardening for Dummies Book
I don't live in a big city or metropolitan area even, but I did want to check out this book because my back yard is very small and I have been dying to have a garden of some sort. I live in a tract home and the lot is pretty small. Plus a pool takes up most of the space that I do have. I really want … [Read more...] about Urban Gardening for Dummies Book
5 Important Flower Bulb Planting Tips
It is hard to believe, but Spring is just around the corner and in 6 weeks, Spring will be here. For those of us who love to be outdoors and in our gardens, it is now time to think about planting all of those Spring flower bulbs! Today, we wanted to share 5 important tips with all of you who are … [Read more...] about 5 Important Flower Bulb Planting Tips
Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
Last year we planted our first two Concord grapevines in our backyard. We're completely new to growing our own grapes and are excited to see how they did over the winter season. Matter of fact, as soon as Spring gets here I'll be planted two seedless green grapes in our little garden plot next. … [Read more...] about Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
The Hot New Hobby of Miniature Gardening
When I was a little girl, I would sit and watch my paternal grandmother build some of the most beautiful miniature doll houses that I have ever seen. Over the years, she has built at least 30 of them and they are beautiful pieces of artwork. My grandmother is now gone and just recently I stumbled … [Read more...] about The Hot New Hobby of Miniature Gardening