Over spring break, rather than stay at home by myself while Paul was at a conference in Oklahoma City, I decided to tag along. Some people would relish the alone time, but I can’t stand it! While he was at the conference during the day, I went out and explored Oklahoma City, seeing Myriad Botanical […]
DIY Plant Labels
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Urban Gardening Festival
Hanging Baskets and my Local Garden Center
Why should you visit a nursery or garden center rather than a big box home improvement store? Because the people at nurseries really know their stuff. I went to Moore and Moore Garden Center and was quickly greeted by someone who asked if they could help me. Kind of like when someone asks you how […]
Container Gardening 101
Container gardening is good for both people with little outdoor space and for those who want to add interest to front porches, back decks, etc. A basic principle for choosing the plants to create a beautiful container display is to have a “thriller,” a “filler,” and a “spiller.” A thriller plant gives the container height, […]
Crape Murder or the Horrific Butchering of Crape Myrtle Trees
Since spring has arrived, I have loved seeing all the trees, shrubs, and flowers blooming. But with spring comes some major gardening atrocities, the most egregious being the “pruning” of crape myrtle trees. A short walk through my neighborhood found some prime examples (sorry neighbors). Don’t believe that this is a real problem? Well this […]
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
I visited the gardens at Cheekwood this past Saturday and I took about a million photos. I love visiting Cheekwood because it showcases many different styles of gardens and it looks different every time you go there. They have planted strategically such that something is always in bloom no matter when you go. Now is […]
