Category Archives: General Gardening

The new flowerbed is finished – for now

Some people make new garden beds by marking the edge, tilling the garden and putting in the shrubs and plants. My way is a little more casual. When we moved  into this house last summer the only flowerbed was little … Continue reading

Posted in garden news, General Gardening, Landscapes, Shrubs | Leave a comment

Fall Chores Begin

With the weath so nice, I decided that it was time to pot up the poor patio hibiscus that have been in very temporary homes since we moved in July. The evenings are getting cooler and they need to be … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening, Indoor Plants | 1 Comment

Beet Jelly

On America’s Home Grown Veggie Show last Saturday, I interviewed Sheila Watson Kraklow. Sheila is a gardener from Denver, and enjoys cooking. Currently she is writing a cook book that is a collection of recipes from her parents, grandparents, aunts … Continue reading

Posted in garden news, General Gardening, Radio Show | 1 Comment

Photography & Writing

Since the move there have been a few new opportunities arrive but not only do they require good writing, but they need excellant photographs too. I have the camera but those F-stops/aperture, ISO and things were still a foreign language. … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening, Landscapes, Photography | Tagged | Leave a comment

New Orange Toys – er Tools

My new orange tools with Pumpkin (well what else do you call an orange kitten you were given in October!) Everyone knows that I like Fiskars tools as well as folks at the company, but lately I have taken to … Continue reading

Posted in garden news, General Gardening | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Southeastern Flower Show

Last weekend I went to the Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta – I even joined the Southeastern Horticultural Society after meaning to for several months! The show was a great place to meet great landscape designers and innovative products. I … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening, Indoor Plants | Leave a comment

Today on the Radio

Well today is the real test of whether I can hold down two radio shows. The first show, at 10 this morning, is the Master Gardener Hour and my guest is a local landscaper. Unfortunately, she had a few problems, … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening, Radio Show | Leave a comment

A Flower House

Last year at the end of spring, I purchased a little Flower House. It didn’t get much use last year, but stored easily and compactly. This year I have already assembled it, and placed it on a small piece of … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Spring is almost here!

Yes indeed, it is officially March and that means Spring!  Outside is looking like spring too with daffodils in bloom everywhere, the trees are slowly putting out blossom and the forecast is …….. SNOW????????   Apparently the rain from yesterday has turned to … Continue reading

Posted in General Gardening, Radio Show, Weather | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

America’s Home Grown Veggie Show

Well the show is going ahead and previews tomorrow at noon for one hour. If you are interested in listening, go to www.radiosandysprings.com. Tomorrow we are going to wing it, and just chat about the show, what we are planning … Continue reading

Posted in garden news, General Gardening | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment