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Dividing Irises

In our USDA planting zone (9b), the best time to divide iris rhizomes is this time of year. Established plants […]

Garden obelisks are tall structures with pyramid tops used as garden decor and plant supports. They can create a dynamic arrangement in a […]

There is something very special about coming home. After another trip back east to manage my Aunt Gail’s affairs, coming […]

June is one of the hottest months in Phoenix, Arizona….and it is very dry. Generally the only plants surviving now […]

Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and […]

With Memorial Day this weekend just around the corner, here is a simple, delicious and festive coffee cake for your […]

Has anyone else had a strange week? Is there a full moon? Anxiety levels seem to be up this week […]

Memorial Day weekend is less than two weeks away. Not only do I love the patriotic colors of red, white […]

Last month, I introduced a new series, Room by Room, where I can share a room in our home each […]

It feels so good to get back to writing a Saturday Meanderings. The last two weeks have been a bit […]

If you recall, we recently had a major leak from the upstairs bathroom tub/shower and into our living room below. […]

At our house, May equals fresh peaches. Generally, and depending on the weather, the first two weeks of May is […]

I am so excited to join a small group of fellow gardeners for a monthly Garden hop. What makes this […]