Gardening Tool

My Secret Vegetable Gardening Tool…

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,…
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Garden Bouquet

September Monthly Garden Bouquet

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…
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Planting Vegetable Seed

Mondays in the Garden – Planting Vegetable Seed

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…
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beginning of fall

Anticipation….

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…
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giant Saguaro

Death of a Saguaro

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"…
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Goodding's Verbena (Glandularia gooddingi

Shared Love for Gardening….

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…
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Saguaro

Does Your Saguaro Need A Diet?

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…
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Large-Saguaro

“One of These Things Is Not Like the Other”

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…
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Gardening at Night

Gardening at Night?

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…
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Frost-Damaged Ficus

Ficus Trees….Too Much Hassle?

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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…
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