For the past couple of weeks, I have been watching as the peaches began to ripen on the three peach trees on Double Farms. I was especially excited for them to ripen this year because my mother, Pastor Farmer, had promised to teach how to make peach jam. Back in January, I helped prune these […]
Now, you may think that I am talking about soft, cuddly puppies finding a new home. But, I am actually talking about my agave pups. The word ‘pups’ refers to the small agave offsets that sometimes form from the adult agave. Agave americana surrounded by her ‘pups’. Some agave species produce quite a few pups, […]
Do you have a memory tree? A tree planted in memory of a loved one? I would like to share with you my memory tree that I planted in honor of someone very special. Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) You may or may not have noticed in my previous posts that I mention my siblings, our […]
I would like to thank you all for your kind words, prayers and support. Even though I may not have answered you personally, I have read your comments and they meant so much to me. Especially as I would read them from the hospital. We are now home and the surgery went well. For those […]
I love Angelita Daisies (Tetraneuris acaulis), and how their bright and sunny faces brighten my day. But today’s post is not about gardening, but about a little boy who brings sunshine to my life every day. I would like to share with you a story about this special little boy who has gone through so […]
It may seem odd to refer to colorful flowers as friends, but that is what I think of the blooms of my red bird-of paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) shrubs. They are located beneath my kitchen window and this time of year, the blooms have just begun to reach up to the window. What is even better is […]
Ripening Corn in My Vegetable Garden In my vegetable garden, I’ve been closely monitoring the growth of our corn stalks and corn ripening stages; it’s been a fascinating journey. Each day, these corn stalks grow noticeably by inches, and recently, we’ve observed a significant development – the emergence of the tassel, the male part of […]
Mondays are usually busy days for most of us. I know that for me, when the weekend ends, there is a list of things for me to accomplish, including writing my first blog post of the week. This week promises to be busier then usual for our family. As I have mentioned before, my son […]
When people think of the desert southwest, images of snakes, tumbleweed and of course, the iconic Saguaro cactus come to mind. It really is an amazing cactus. I remember the first time I saw them…..I was driving along the highway from California into Arizona and as soon as we crossed the border, there they were. […]
Well, the title says it all. I love plants and shopping. Pair those two things together and I am in heaven. Back when I managed landscapes, I had a company credit card which allowed me to purchase to my heart’s content….okay not really, I did have to stay within my plant budget, but it was […]
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