Getting ideas from some of the best professional gardeners
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Went to a Garden Party
The party honored our newly married nephew and his wife. The garden and its cool shade provided a serene setting for the happy occasion.
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August in the Garden
There's more than I thought growing on around here.
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Berry, Berry Good, Six on Saturday 8-4-18
I just noticed that the color theme here is red and white. In fact, those are the colors of the wild and cultivated flowers that are in bloom.
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Trimming Back Plants Another Round of Bloom
I remember watching a friend as she pulled faded petals off her flowers and told me that the plants would be more likely to re-bloom because she did this. When I started gardening, I did the same. My petunias still looked awful by the end of July.
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Great Flower Photography With A Camera Phone
Yellows and reds are the hardest colors for me to capture. Taking photos of these bright colors when the natural light is less intense works better than trying to photograph them mid-day.
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Ohio Wildflowers: The Dog Days of Summer
Take in the bountiful beauty of these lazy days.
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The Color Purple in Home and Garden
If you are looking for a special accent color, whether in paint, fabric, or flowers, consider shades of purple. From lilac to eggplant, there's a purple for just about everything.
