Okay, so this is not one of the seven wonders of the world but I was in awe of these beautiful hanging baskets of annuals (purple petunias and white bacopa) in Eagle Nest, NM. A perfect planting combination for containers. Now this is Summer in a basket. 4 more weeks of Summer now go … [Read more...]
It's back to school time and I'm overwhelmed to say the least. This is my first year figuring out how to get my boys to three different locations. By far my most favorite way to unwind is by being outdoors, so I took a hike. Sometimes just breathing in the fresh air is all one needs to … [Read more...]
Entertaining outdoors this summer? Keep your your outdoor table alive and ready for guests by planting annuals in a colorful container. Your table will always be ready for guests! … [Read more...]
Do you have old garden tools lying around that have lost their handles? There are many ways to re-purpose old tools. Like this old rake into tool hanger. Handle-less shovels become little diggers in my compost piles. You could also arrange them as sculpture on a bare wall. Either way, … [Read more...]
It's on like Donkey Kong, the monsoons are HERE and it appears they are here to stay. I'm thrilled with all the rain, my native plants are loving it. This is a great time to pull your weeds, but more importantly to check your drainage against your house. Most of us have canales coming … [Read more...]
Monsoon season is in full force, we're coming up on two weeks straight of rain! With all this water, make sure you're directing it away from the house and towards your garden. Use cobble to create a swale for the plants. Then add a rain chain to help direct the water. … [Read more...]
I'll be the first to admit that I'm thrilled with all this monsoon rain but it's summer and it's hot. Some days the veggie garden can look sad and wilty from all the heat. If that's the case at your house it might be a good time to try covering your garden with dappled shade. I've noticed … [Read more...]
Get on over to a 4th of July party or have your own. Make sure you bring a HUGE WATERMELON with a bowl next to it saying "rinds here". The rinds are great for composting. … [Read more...]
All this month we've talked about building community through friends sharing magazines, neighbors reading poetry or doggies quenching their thirsts. The 4th of July Holiday provides a great opportunity to bring that community together with a PARTY! Seriously, who doesn't like … [Read more...]
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