Can I just say that late summer in Texas can just absolutely suck it. This is the season where all we hope for is survival for our plants and ourselves. We did actually have a "cold front" blow through for a couple of days- where the morning was in the low 70s and the afternoon …
The Texas Garden in July Springs Forth
There is a lot going on in the garden in July this year. It's rained much more than usual, so it isn't the "hanging on for dear life with supplemental watering that never can be quite enough" that we generally deal with down here. The new garden along the fence line ("Fenceline Garden?" Are we …
Gah.
So it's been insane over here. Life has been moving so quickly and we've all just been pulled along for the ride. (Oh look who's getting all cheap poetic literally 7 words into a post ova' here...) How so, you say? Well I've recently travelled for work more than I ever have before. Greenville, SC …
Garden Update in June: Tomatoes, Horsemint, and Mockingbirds
We had some significant wind and storms over the last few weeks. More wind than rain, and more than enough of both to wreak some havoc. Much of the pink Horsemint got knocked over a while back and will stay that way. It isn't unexpected though- it's about 4' tall these days and I don't …
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The Pink Leash and Collar
I worked at Petsmart while in college- an excellent part time job with many memorable experiences. Someone STOLE the Cockatoo during work hours... did they put an $1,800 bird under their shirt and just walk out? Sandra Bullock came in for dog food one time. I fitted a Serval cat for a harness to walk …
This and That
So we've had a bit of business around here, most good, some less than great- and as I always do when it's been a while- I wind up in my own head that the first post back has to be awesome and then give myself writer's block. The only surefire way around this is, of …
French Cottage Garden Style
We all learn and remember things best in different ways- a fascinating concept, really. Some people remember things they've heard best. I am not one of those, which is a big detriment being a salesman, but I make do as best I can. Some people remember things they write down best- so note taking is …
