Signs of Spring at Lost Valley Gardens

We had a high of 89 degrees yesterday, and just a few short weeks ago we were covered with ice. The transition to spring has been swift this year. I look forward to spring, but I also dread it because I know what will follow - a very long, hot, dry summer. According to Jim [...]

In Memorium: Esther Wege

Sunset

Thank you Mom for all that you did, and all that you were. Your fortitude and courage continue to be the example that I follow.
I will carry you in my heart forever. I grieve your loss, but am comforted that you are now reunited with your beloved.
I love you Mom.

Flowers from Mom’s Casket

Flowers [...]

The Spiral Walking Meditation Garden Project

The photos below show different aspects of a spiral shaped garden that Ron worked on over the winter. I do not have any interesting background or trivia to share about this design at the moment (if I get some I will certainly add it), so without further ado, here are the photos.

I believe that there [...]

Babies are Being Born Every Day in the Nursery

The seeds have been germinating for less than two weeks, and many of them are already well along. I keep planting a flat every day or so, so the production should continue throughout the growing season. I am pleased with production so far, especially considering that my old seedstarting mats aren’t working and I [...]

Photos of the Deck Project

Ron has been working on a deck project for a customer in Austin for the past couple of months. He recently completed the deck construction and I selected a few of his photos to share. The next steps in this project will be adding the planting beds and plants that will surround the deck perimeter. [...]

New Gardening Blog

Welcome to the new Lost Valley Gardens Gardening Blog. I have decided to divide my current blog, Life Is An Ongoing Process, into two blogs; one for my personal passions, hobbies, and interests that are not gardening related, and this blog for my gardening related pursuits.
I have imported all of my gardening related posts [...]