June 27, 2016 Remember when the ‘Knock Out Roses’ first came out and they were rose disease and pest resistant? I do. They bloomed all season. They were…
The Garden’s Alive With Color!
June 24, 2016 This last month did not go as planned, like most of my life, but the garden’s alive with color! A nasty virus took me out for a…
A Beautiful Day In The Garden
May 23, 2016 The Garden Yesterday was a beautiful day in the garden! Finally, we had a day perfect for catching up on all the work outside. The entire…
In May, The Kentucky Garden Comes Alive!
May 19, 2016 Kentucky Garden Each year In May, The Kentucky Garden Comes Alive! Last year, the garden in May was much further along, at least in respect to…
Using Ordinary Things In An Uncommon Way For An Extraordinary Look
May 16, 2016 Using ordinary things in an uncommon way for an extraordinary look can be a good idea. “What else could I use for that?”, is a common…
Gorgeous Flowers – Happy Mother’s Day!
May 8, 2016 Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! In the garden, there are two new roses. This first beauty is ‘Peace’, a hybrid tea rose.…
Homemade Burger Buns – Made with a Bread Machine
Homemade Burger Buns –Made with a Bread Machine 3/4 cup water 2 Tblsp. butter, cut into eight pieces* 1 large egg, beat slightly 3-1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1-1/4…
Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
May 5, 2016 Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes These Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes were inspired by Emily’s favorite, chocolate chip cheesecake. I had never even heard of chocolate chip…
DIY Painted Terracotta Pots
May 2, 2016 Last year I painted cheap plastic pots and gave them a little dignity, and this year we move on to ‘DIY Painted Terracotta Pots’! I saw…
Another Day In The Spring Garden – Flowers
April 30, 2016 Another day in the spring garden and the purple bearded irises are beginning to bloom. Three years ago, Dave brought a clump of these irises…