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Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
All three of our pets are rescues of some kind. Butch was adopted by my pa-in-law, and was passed on to us, rather than put back into a shelter to face an uncertain…or perhaps all too certain…. future. Charles, AKA Chucky the Wonderdog, was adopted by us from a shelter, [...]
Yearly Conundrum
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
Every year it’s the same. We try to figure out something to get my pa-in-law for Christmas, and every year we start asking him what he might want or need, and every year………he buys it for himself.
And yes, I often start Christmas shopping this early, especially if, as I will [...]
Dried Green Tomatoes
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
Took a walk through the Veggie Garden of Wunx last night.
‘Twas the Intermittent Meeting of the Ladies Irregular Supper Club and I was in attendance in body, if not in mind. I’d had a rough day though it was rapidly improving since I discovered her husband’s wine cellar and [...]
Sweet Stargazer Surprise
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
So, that sweet, shock o’ the world, surprise in my ‘done flowering for the summer’ garden was, indeed, a Stargazer Lily.
Or, I should say Lilies, plural, since each morning I race out there to discover another big fat fragrant flower!
I never intentionally plant such stellar perennials because I live [...]
TEST GARDEN RESULTS PART II
This is an update on the results of the test gardens at Gourmet Seed International this year. We are in southeast New Mexico, and between the alkaline soil and water, high altitude, and high temperatures, growing many crops can be quite a challenge.
This is, however, great pepper country, as is evidenced by the huge [...]
My Three Pups
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
The black and tan dog is Chucky the WonderDog, aka Charles. The big one with the realy big nose and lighter colored coat is Butch, our adopted-from-my-pa-in-law dog. The one in the yellow shirt is my hubby, ‘Pup.
It wasn’t easy getting this picture. The only one that responds to the [...]
My Constant Companion
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
Most of the time I was with my mom, I had my little computer out and was fiddling around the internets. Many people saw me with it and asked me if I liked it. For the record, I do. It’s portable, lightweight and powerful enough to do what I want [...]
Eat, Mom, EAT!
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
My mom has lost about 18 pounds so far since her fall. She won’t eat, says the food is awful…but it isn’t. At least, it’s no worse than many a school lunch I’ve eaten, and better than some, by far. But, she just won’t eat.
Well, let me qualify that. She [...]
As God is My Witness!
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
I will never be without online data backup again!
Hey, if Scarlett O’Hara can get that emotional over a carrot, I can over all my pictures.
I’ve been looking for some pictures I’ve had, some of them the last pictures we have of my dad, when he was still with us. After [...]
Life Paths
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
I watched the people working at the Nursing Home and I wondered about the forks in their roads, that led them there.
Some of the young ladies and gents are very good at their jobs and it seems to suit them. Others…well, one of the people here (only 1!) should probably [...]
A Little Bit of Everything
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
Well, here I am, with my mom. She’s feeling a little better, not in as much pain and is beginning to be able to move her hands and raise one arm. That’s not bad, considering she had breaks on both shoulders and another break a bit lower down on the [...]
Confessions of a New England Gardener
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
Shining in September in my New England garden are the few annuals I planted and the harvest of peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables just now coming into their own. The peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes have taken their sweet time bearing fruit this season. Each season has its’ challenges and [...]
Who Could It Be?
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
Mystery Flower #1
Was wandering aimlessly around the garden very early this morning. Sipping coffee and working on a flimsy excuse to skip an upcoming birthday party.
Mystery Flower #2
When I was stopped dead in my tracks by this strange thing in the photo above. Hey! Is this a Stargazer Lily? [...]
Impatiens balsamina - Touch-me-not
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 78 F
Low 62 F
There are few perennials blooming in my borders in August and early September. The asters are not yet coloring up and the daylilies are looking bedraggled and need some grooming. The few annuals I planted are providing much needed color although the lack of moisture is [...]
Do You Need Another Flower?
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
Discovered this delightful perennial Phlox at the farmer’s market. I need another flower like I need another hole in my head, but this beauty queen somehow found her way into my car and later into my garden…
So, I’m pacing around the barn yesterday, marveling at how a horse will [...]
Heavenly Blue for Wordless Wednesday
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
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Don’t I Wish
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
‘Pup’s physical therapist wanted to have him do some water therapy sessions. Unfortunately, he’s got reasons that he can’t do that. For one thing, no amount of or special kinds of spa filters, no matter how wonderful could handle those issues. He’d be in danger of infection. His skin is [...]
The Glamorous Life
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
I wonder how many people train for and dream about being a writer? I suspect that there are a lot more out there that wanted to be…than are writers now. Though…there are some of us that are living some of that dream by at least blogging. Somebody reads me, now [...]
Early Birds & People’s Markets
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” - John Gunther
Let’s take a poll! What makes you more jealous?
1) The fact that I scored a picture-perfect heirloom Brandywine tomato?
2) Because it only cost me 50 cents?
3) Or, because said tomato is resting on my very own ‘Little America souvenir [...]
Early Birds & People’s Markets
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” - John Gunther
Let’s take a poll! What makes you more jealous?
1) The fact that I scored a picture-perfect heirloom Brandywine tomato?
2) Because it only cost me 50 cents?
3) Or, because said tomato is resting on my very own ‘Little America souvenir [...]
2 Ways to W(h)ine
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
“Gardening is how I relax. It’s another form of creating and playing with colors.” - Oscar de la Renta
Mom’s Old-Fashioned Hollyhocks are bloomin’ up a storm.
While standing in the checkout line at the wine store, I let loose with a deep sigh. Too deep, so everyone got the impression [...]
Dog days
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 91 F
Low 72 F
There really has been some doubt in New Englander’s minds concerning summer and when and if it would arrive. It has. The Tiger Eye Sumac in bright yellow is making the garden seem much hotter with the blue sky providing only visual relief. The humidity is [...]
Rainbow, But No Rain
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
We had a lovely rainbow tonight, just as the sun was going down. It had rained in other parts of Houston, but nothing in our neck of the woods.
Fortunately, we still got the rainbow. It was a full arc across the sky, but the other end was too faint to [...]
Weather Reports
Submitted by My Garden Spot Blog
Well, the first three named storms have finally happened in the Atlantic. Ana fizzled out, Claudette made landfall as a big rainmaker, and now, Bob is out there strengthening and heading towards the East Coast, and looks like it will be giving most of the East coast of the United [...]
Fresh-Picked Raspberries
Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
My hard gardening work is finally paying off.
The raspberry bushes in my garden are producing enough fresh fruit that I can actually make something with them!
Oh, I can’t make much… I could probably make a whole lot more if I refrained from eating them. But, that’s sort of the [...]
