February in the Garden, and a MINI event

It has been a warmer than usual winter so far, with a few cold days here and there. We usually have two snows in a winter, but there hasn't been a single day of snow this year so far. It makes me concerned that we will get a late freeze that will damage the local …

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Springtime Apple Blossom Drive and Garden

Spring seems to be here at last for good. This week the azaleas have burst into bloom along the driveway circle, with the larger white one and the light pink both fully opened up now. Down the driveway, the later bloomers are coming out now too. Another couple of whites bloom along with multiple pinks …

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September in the Garden

Late summer blooms can still be seen even with the garden winding down in the summer heat.  This gorgeous dahlia bloomed recently, heralding the colors of fall right around the corner. I still have cherry tomatoes on the vine, taking their time to ripen in the sun. I planted an avocado seed and have a …

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