Entries by arizonaplantlady@gmail.com

Adventures in Amish Country and a Farmhouse Visit

Well as promised, this is the last installment of our trip to the east coast last month.  For those of you who have not been following our adventures, breathlessly awaiting this post 😉  So far , we had traveled to Atlanta – to Asheville, NC – to Williamsburg, VA – to Washington DC – to Lancaster, PA. My mother […]

Downsizing Is A Good Thing – But Not Always….

Well anyone who knows me well, would definitely have a hard time believing that I actually wrote a title like this one. For those of you who may not know me personally….I will let you in on a secret – I love getting a good deal and living simply.  My mother (Pastor Farmer) is very […]

Sore Feet Equal Two GREAT Days of Discovery

Fall is my favorite time of year.  I love the cooler weather, spending time out in the garden and planning for the upcoming holidays.  even with all of that going on, I still find my self thinking back to the fun we had on our vacation to the east coast.   I have talked about our trip […]

Adventures in Williamsburg and a Colonial Garden

Well, we have been home and it is still taking a little while to get settled.  This also extends to my blogging….I am running a little behind.  I have enjoyed putting together posts about our recent trip to the east coast and one of my favorite destinations was the colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia.  Colonial […]

Az Plant Lady’s Southern Adventures

Well, I have almost recovered from our roadtrip to the east coast.  The clothes have all been washed, my huge pile of mail is now gone and I am no longer waking up at 5 o’clock in the morning. Our trip began by flying into Atlanta and renting a minivan before heading up to western North […]

Signs of Fall in the Desert?

I have heard people lament that they miss the obvious changes that the seasons bring in cooler climates, once they move to the desert.  A fall without yellow and red foliage doesn’t feel the same.   Autumn color in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina Visions of large, green trees whose leaves are beginning to […]

Monthly Garden Bouquet – October

The leaves are beginning to turn and air is finally becoming cool and crisp.  I always look forward to fall as it is my favorite time of year, full of holidays. My entry for this month’s Monthly Garden Bouquet (MGB) consists of a simple, but beautiful bouquet of some of my favorite flowers. Now, as […]

Create A Children’s Garden in a Plastic Pool

I’m sure most of you know how much fun it can be to garden with your kids.  I remember my dad building each of us a raised planter where we could grow vegetables and flowers.  Today, my kids and I went to the store to buy flowers for their new garden.  You will NEVER guess […]

Even Vegetables Need Friends…..

All of us (I hope) have experienced the benefits of having a good friend.  A good friend is someone that you can enjoy good times with, but they are also there to lean on in times of trouble and provide support. Well, don’t you think your vegetables deserve the same benefits that friendship offers? Vegetables […]