I didn’t set out to find a ‘secret’ gardening tool for my vegetable garden. But, I often find myself finding other uses for tools that I often use for other things. This ‘secret’ tool is one that I purchased to help me with my sewing, years ago. I have had it for over 10 years […]
I hope you are all having a great week so far. Mine is busy finishing up a landscape consult write-up, doctor’s appointment and on Friday, we will be having my father-in-law’s memorial service. Although memorial services are sad events, the one thing that I do enjoy are the beautiful, floral arrangements. It never ceases […]
I just love Mondays…. But, I must admit that my love for Mondays is rather new. I didn’t always enjoy sitting in traffic, headed for my office in downtown Phoenix, where I worked as a landscape designer. (I did enjoy my beautiful office that overlooked the city from the 14th floor). Fast forward to 5 […]
I always anticipate the beginning of fall and the cooler temperatures that it brings. I think this Hibiscus shrub is also enjoying the cooler temperatures and is beginning to flower again. ************************* Thank you all for all your support and kind comments since the death of my father-in-law. They are much appreciated. Life is still […]
Saguaros can be affected by high winds and heavy rain just as trees are. During windy weather, I love to observe saguaros swaying gently in the breeze. In the summertime in Arizona, we have a monsoon season. The word “monsoon” means “wind shift” or “season”. This shift in the wind brings warm, moist air from […]
Some daughter-in-law’s don’t have much in common with their father-in-law. In my case, when I married my husband 25 years ago, I wasn’t sure if I would have any shared interests with my father-in-law…..he was a dentist (I was deathly afraid of dentists), he ran 3 miles a day (I got a ‘stitch’ in my […]
I bet you didn’t know that Saguaro cacti can suffer from weight problems, did you? Well in my travels through countless neighborhoods, I have seen my fair share of ‘fat’ saguaro cacti. So, are ‘fat’ saguaro feasting upon too much fast food? I don’t think so…. Believe it or not, it isn’t totally their fault […]
Engaging With Cardon Cacti: Can You Spot the Odd One Out Among These Unique Cacti? Do you recall that catchy tune from Sesame Street, where they showcased three similar things and one that stood out? Your task was to spot the odd one among them. I have fond memories of enjoying Sesame Street with my […]
I must confess that I have avoided going out into my garden. Now, I love my garden and spending time outside tending my plants. But, not when we have had record-breaking heat. I normally don’t have a problem with the summer heat and I don’t like to complain about it. It’s not so much the […]
For quite some time, I’ve been considering writing this post. I’ve hesitated due to the overwhelming affection people have for ficus trees (Ficus nitida). While the benefits of planting ficus trees are apparent. They have lush beauty and dense shade that are particularly valuable in desert environments. There are a few considerations to bear in […]
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