Going Vegan
As I venture into my new-found lifestyle, I found my blog to be the perfect platform to not only showcase beautiful flowers, bushes, and trees, but also spotlight the wonderful herbs, fruits, and vegetables that are readily at our fingertips, and share recipes we can use as we grow our gardens. This is a new adventure for me–not only in my eating lifestyle, but also in vegetable gardening, so bear with me as I “grow” along with you.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a perfect groundcover for shady spots near trees or hedgebanks with dainty white flowers in the spring to early summer. It is a natural insect repellent making it the perfect companion for herb gardens, roses and peonies.
Texas Bluebonnet
The name bluebonnet came about because the blossoms resemble the bonnets of pioneer women. Bluebonnets are also known by the name buffalo clover, wolf flower and Texas lupine.
Hyacinth
The hyacinth is a very fragrant bulbous spring flower that has waxy, dense 6- to 12-inch spikes of star-shaped flowers.
Tulips (Tulipa)
Tulips are probably the most popular spring bulb grown and sold in the U.S. They are stunning in mass plantings and come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and sizes.
Japanese Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)
Prunus serrulata is a deciduous Tree growing to 30-75 feet. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from June to August.
Pansies (Viola)
Pansies are cold-hardy plants and yet they appear so delicate. They are easy to plant and require very little maintenance.
Putting the Garden to Sleep
Just like the grizzly bear, it is time for the garden to hibernate and find rest through the fall/winter storing up its energy to stretch and bloom profusely in the spring.
One With Nature
The morning is beautiful with a slight warm breeze. I enjoy waking up to the songbirds and watching a morning sunrise over the mountain top.
David Salman and Inviting Pollinators to our Gardens
Invite pollinators into your garden and enjoy the fruits of their labors with healthy plants and a bounteous crop!
Striped Cranesbill
The Striped Cranesbill, also known as the Hardy Geranium, is a favorite of English and Cottage gardeners.
Cleome “Spider Flower”
Cleome hassleriana, commonly known as spider flower or spider plant, is a very attractive annual with a long flowering season.
