A Persistent Little Flower
While on a walk the other day, I saw this little flower growing up through a crack between the sidewalk and curb. I find it inspiring.
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The July Garden
It’s hot, hot, hot, here in central North Carolina. Daytime highs are in the upper eighties, often climbing over ninety. As is frequently the case, it’s also dry. Summer means occasional thunderstorms provide most of the rain. Until a couple … Continue reading →
Chihuly Exhibit at Biltmore
We recently made a trip to the Asheville area for some family business, but we also had some time for a side trip to Biltmore House and, especially, to see the Chihuly glass art exhibit. Note: click on all pictures … Continue reading →
What’s Blooming in March in North Carolina
It still feels wintery in these early days of March. Daytime temperatures may go up into the mid-fifties or even low sixties some days, but nighttime temperatures are cold. And other days can stay much chillier, … Continue reading →
Planting Seeds for 2024
It sounds so metaphorical, doesn’t it? But really I’m talking about literally planting seeds to be ready for this coming spring. Right now, in late February, it’s still too cool to do much outside. On days when it’s warm enough … Continue reading →
Gardening in Autumn
Things got out of hand in the garden quickly when I was unable to get out and work on it for a couple of months. Some of the garden beds became overrun with weeds and dead flower heads. Kudos go … Continue reading →
July Gardening
In central North Carolina, gardening in July is mostly about maintenance and enjoying the fruits of the spring labor. Since I do mostly flowers, I don’t mention the abundant and wonderful fruits and vegetables. The Farmers’ Markets are overflowing with … Continue reading →
Garden Time – May 2023
May is the perfect time for gardening in central North Carolina. The average temperature has warmed up enough to make the plants grow happily but hasn’t yet reached the sizzling levels that will make summer pretty miserable. At this point … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day Came Early This Year
My husband proclaimed last Sunday was an early Mother’s Day because he had a great pair of gifts and couldn’t wait to give them to me. He knows me well. The changing weather this time of year and daffodils and … Continue reading →
Gardening in July
Summer is in full swing now. In North Carolina that means daytime temperatures averaging in the high 80s with frequent ventures in the 90s. And the humidity is often so dense it feels like cutting through a blanket just to … Continue reading →