Fighting Our Battles

Gardening is an ongoing battle. About a month ago I had my paths weed-eated between my raised beds and while it was not exactly what I wanted, it was manageable. Then I got busy, hurt my back, ended up going to the chiropractor, and couldn’t work in my garden...

It’s Gardening Time!

I used to think Fall was my favorite time of year. I’ve changed my mind. This is my favorite time of year. Because… IT’S GARDENING TIME! During the winter, I watched amazing gardening YouTube videos and have been dreaming of getting outside and...

The Hope of Spring

The calendar says today, March 20th, is the first day of spring for 2023. In North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. the temperature is 36 degrees. Doesn’t sound very spring-like, but at least the sun is shining beautifully. Even though the temperatures are cold, I see...

End of Summer in the Garden

Summer is winding down. We had a few days of cooler weather in August—a preview of what’s to come. But, now that September has hit, we’re back to muggy, sticky days here in the South. As the summer winds down, we still have many pretty flowers to enjoy...

A New Rule For Increasing Productivity

I would love to be more productive. There are four areas in my life that demand productivity from me. They include: Garden/yard work/pool maintenance.Writing/blogging.Spending time with my grandchildren: coming up with creative things to do that keep them...

Taking A Breath of Fresh Air

This week I just needed to stop and take a breath. Don’t we all. So I decided to post some recent pictures of my flower gardens in the hopes you might catch a breath of fresh air with me:) The last four were taken right after a storm passed through today....