“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
My Favorite Things, Raindrops on Roses
[listly id=”2ky” theme=”light” layout=”full” numbered=”yes” image=”yes” items=”all”] Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with 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
Rose Garden Revival
Rain. There’s nothing like it to revive and add essential nitrogen to your garden. This post is dedicated to roses revived by and ensconced in the glory of rain. Central Illinois has been, according to the Palmer Drought Rating Index, under extreme drought conditions. I also have discovered another valuable Continue Reading