By mid-July I had unpacked the majority of the house and was really starting to get the itch, and not from the poison oak, to get out and garden. The previous owners attempted gardening at the front of the house so I figured that’s where I’d begin. It took 2 hours to dig all the … Continue reading Gardens Ho!
Month: April 2013
Hit The Road, Snake
I am terrified of snakes. As a gardener this sometimes poses a problem, I know. After an awful experience as a child I really couldn’t care less if all snakes dropped dead tomorrow. I understand their importance and realize they are probably more scared of me then I of them...the fact is they still totally … Continue reading Hit The Road, Snake
Grow Write Guild: My First Plant
I was 19 years old when I grew my first Hoya. My parents and I had just moved into our new home - which I wasn’t overly excited about since I was in love with our old house (where the three of us had lived for the previous 15+ years). My Grandmother gave me a … Continue reading Grow Write Guild: My First Plant