Amateur Gardener

When we first moved here, there was a hybrid tea rose in the front flower bed. It was a pale yellow color, but to me this rose was not...

Silverado Iris planted in front of the double pink Knockout roses. Red Knockouts starting to open Moonlit Water iris getting pr...

Every spring when the iris bloom, it's like seeing old friends... Spin-off.  Moonlit Water Everyone should have a least on...

The first iris to bloom - Footloose. The Elaeagnus leaves have all turned a beautiful silver color.

Anticipation! I guess that is what Spring is all about, anticipation, renewal, hope.... Soon this will be a mass of pink roses. You can b...

I'm ready to open one of my winter sowing milk jugs! Beautiful! These are the Abe Lincoln heirloom tomatoes Thes...

There is a third Forsythia that is really small and not that noticeable. This one was planted at the same time as the others, but the 2...

Happy Spring! It wouldn't be spring without the tried and true daffodil. I would love to add, next year, Ranunculus and Anemones. I g...

Winter Sowing - Rinse out a milk jug with soapy water. Cut a all the way around to handle and leave a hinge for opening and closing. ...

I have been absent from my blog for quite some time! I'm determined to get back to my gardening for 2014. I'm posting some pictures...