I pruned the hibiscus again. It’s probably the wrong time of year to do this and it will probably weep over its loss of branches and then attract pests and disease. Oh, well. I’m just excited to have something in my yard live long enough to prune. I received the hibiscus as a housewarming gift.Continue reading “Well this could be another $120 mistake”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Late Summer Blooms
Some surprises at the last gasp of summer. I spy a bud or two on my desert rose (adenium). I didn’t know it was ramping up to bless me with more flowers this late in the game but I’m happy it’s trying. I can’t remember if I’m supposed to withhold water to force a bloomContinue reading “Late Summer Blooms”
Thai Basil Going to Seed
Now what? I’ll be the first to admit I don’t know what I’m doing. I’ve learned by trial and error that the basil likes a sunny spot, does okay if I only water it every 2 or 3 days, and stays green over the summer. That’s an awesome plant to have in the desert! ItContinue reading “Thai Basil Going to Seed”
Trimming the Sage
Either I killed it, or it will continue to flourish. Who can say? In the words of the great Enya, only thyme. Today I harvested some sage. I should have done this a few weeks ago when it was lush and healthy. Now after a humid weekend in the garage weathering a tropical storm, it’sContinue reading “Trimming the Sage”
Teeny Tiny Mystery Plants
What could they be? There’s only one way to find out! As I was cleaning up after the storm, ridding all the empty pots in my potting zone of standing water, I noticed a pattern of little sprouts coming up at my feet. Upon further inspection, I found the same little sprouts in two pots,Continue reading “Teeny Tiny Mystery Plants”
Happy Plants, Happy Wife
Just walking around the yard admiring the beauty and thinking about how far we’ve come.
Let’s Catch Up…
Here’s a summary of everything gardening and plant related from the last time I made a blog post (January 2023) until now.
What’s Up In The Garden Today
Let’s see what’s going on in the garden before we get this big storm that’s coming.
Gardening In The Rain
I highly recommend it! This is Part 2 of my January task list. In Part 1 I was preparing the soil and fertilizing the lawn, right before a big storm was expected. Now I’m ready to plant something! Today I planted annual transplants. Specifically, 33 snapdragons. My gardening book says to plant spring-flowering transplants. TruthContinue reading “Gardening In The Rain”
A Look Around The Garden
Let’s see what’s going on in the garden.
Let's Stay Holmes 