

Blossoms and Early Butterflies
It's been a beautiful late Spring. Plenty of rain has created a verdant period with lots of beautiful blossoms. The pastel lychnis...


Mid-Spring Garden
It's time to share some garden photos. The garden has been a wonderful respite from social distancing and Covid-19. I know this has...


Spring has Sprung!
Spring Equinox rolled in early this year, March 19th, at 11:50 EDT p.m. We had a clear night sky and enjoyed watching the International...


Another Record Setting Winter
We've broken a couple of records in Winter 2019/2020, but at least it isn't for a polar vortex. "As of February 12, 2020, Raleigh’s...


Two Favorites for Pollinators
My all time favorite, which is a bit controversial these days, is the butterfly bush. Controversial, because in some areas the plants...


First Stirrings, Feb. 1st
Feb. 1st began as a gray wet day. Signs of "first stirrings" have already occurred this year. As I discussed previously, it's been a...


Self-seeders for a Meadow Style Garden
My favorite Sun Lover combinations are often created from self- seeders. Mother nature plants them for you each year which gives the...


Atypical January
The last few days have been humid and rainy. On Jan. 12th we reached the 70's. It's 6:00 p.m. and the temperature is around 68 degrees....


Wishing you a Happy New Decade!
Mother Nature has graced us with an incredibly mild season so far. In fact, yesterday it seemed a little spooky it was so warm, mid-70s....


Late December Garden
We haven't seen much in the way of winter this year. Many plants haven't gone completely dormant. Seedlings are emerging a couple of...