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More Fun With Photos

By ⋅ March 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

I took a walk around the property looking for signs of spring yesterday, and I found them everywhere I looked. Here are some samples. If you click on them you will link to larger versions of the photos on my Flickr page. I found several nice clumps of bluebonnets near the green house. Ron has […]

Almost Feels Like Spring

By ⋅ March 11, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Although the mornings are still quite cool here in the hill country, there are definitely signs of spring showing. Our new redbud tree started blooming several days ago. The golden leadball tree that we planted over the winter is also just starting to bud out. Narcissus and gladiolus bulbs are sprouting. The larkspurs that I […]

Enjoying the Holidays

By ⋅ December 27, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

I hope your holiday season has been as enjoyable as ours has been thus far. We have been resting and relaxing, as well as spending time with out of town guests. The weather has been mild, but windy, with some very cold mornings. Suffice it to say, that we haven’t had much time for gardening […]

Front Yard Project: Part 5 – Planting Has Begun!

By ⋅ December 3, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

Planting has started!! I wanted to get some of the main architectural plants installed first so I could begin to visualize other aspects of the planting bed designs. I have a high level plan that we are working from, along with a plant list, but there are many detailed elements that are yet to be […]

The Front Yard Project: Part 1

By ⋅ November 11, 2007 ⋅ 4 comments

As I mentioned in my last post. We have started to work on a landscaping project in our front yard. We built a cedar fence to define the space last year, but we just recently began the rock work that will form the raised beds. We are filling the raised beds with Geo Growers Thunder […]

Planting Pansies

By ⋅ November 10, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

We had a cloud burst early in the morning this morning which yielded about an eighth of an inch of rain, and made the conditions perfect for planting the three flats of pansies and violas that I got yesterday. I planted some in pots and some in my raised beds. Potted Pansies Potted Pansies Potted […]

More Condo Project Photos

By ⋅ October 25, 2007 ⋅ 3 comments

These pictures show a bit more detail of the features that were installed at the condo project. All of the plant material is native or well adapted to this area. Much of it is deer resistant. Lantana with Monarch Bamboo Muhly and Crepe Myrtle on Side Yard Path Front Steps Variegated Ginger Variegated Miscanthus Desert […]

Cosmos In a Vase

By ⋅ October 5, 2007 ⋅ 2 comments

I haven’t used cosmos from my garden as cut flowers before, so I am not sure how long they will last, but the flowers were so large, and the stems so sturdy and long, I decided to cut some this morning. They are quite beautiful I think. Cosmos in a Vase Something has been munching […]

In Memorium: Esther Wege

By ⋅ February 26, 2007 ⋅ One comment

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 […]

Blue Shades Verbena

By ⋅ August 11, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Wilma’s verbenas. Blue Shades Verbenas And this is what they look like in bloom.

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