“It seems that Canadian Geese are one of the most followed bird groups in the US. Their overhead migrations are a sure sign of the changing of the seasons.” ~ Lisa Shea
Roses, What’s In A Name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Juliet                                                            William Shakespeare  What’s in a name? The name of a rose adds to the intrigue and delight of rose gardening. Everyone giggles when they observe Dolly Pardon on the Continue Reading
Texas Caviar, Good Luck Food From The Garden
The holidays are steeped in traditions. Mother said you need to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s day for good luck all year. Am I superstitious? Maybe, maybe not but what can it hurt to gobble down a few black-eyed peas to guarantee your health and prosperity for the coming Continue Reading
The Rose Garden That I Love
“Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are.” Alfred Austin A rose garden shall have my vote. I encourage you to do the same based on these self-evident truths from the beautiful book written by Alfred Austin called The Garden That I Love 1894. Imagine a Continue Reading
Roses Rain Fall
Fall is a time when the rose garden is in all its glory. An English style formal garden takes on a wild abandon arresting us with an expression of their last hurrah before dormancy. The transitional beauty of autumn deepens the colors and intensifies textures of the garden. The Glory Continue Reading