by Heather | Aug 15, 2008 | Blog, flowers, gardening, plants
In my previous home, I noticed these funny stalks growing up in a neighbor’s yard, but with no green foliage. The next thing I knew, they were covered in pink flowers. I actually wondered at first if they were fake because there were still no leaves anywhere on...
by Heather | Aug 13, 2008 | Blog, book review
Lately I’ve been reading Preparedness Principles by Barbara Salsbury and Sandy Simmons. Being prepared is something that has been oft repeated to us for generations, but by and large, the majority of people don’t have seventy-two hour kits, never mind enough food to...
by Heather | Aug 11, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Do you love the feel of the tropics, but live in a northern climate? I love the my old-fashioned cottage garden, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about adding some different elements in far corners of my back yard. I’d love a bamboo screen between me and the...
by Heather | Aug 8, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
Despite the fact that the heat is still running high in most areas, the time for ordering fall bulbs is approaching. I’m always on the lookout for new and different plants for my yard–something that will stand out. I was thrilled to see allium bulbs in the...
by Heather | Aug 6, 2008 | Blog, book review
When I was asked if I would be a stop on Barry K. Phillips’ blog tour for Caught in the Headlights: 10 Lessons Learned The HARD WAY, I thought, ‘Hey, I heard he was funny. It sounds interesting, I’ll give it a whirl.’ This book, however, is so much more than witty...
by Heather | Aug 4, 2008 | Blog, gardening, plants
I’m always curious and interested in different plants to add to my yard. I love the old standbys–my gladiolas are blooming beautifully right now–but I’m all about adding interest–and if the price is right, so much the better. Last winter...
