To compare thee to a rose one must have soft cheeks, gentle lips and a shapely nose. An ethereal touch with an exquisite pose. A lurid look of beauty that abundantly flows. A sweet amenity that everyone knows and with all these features thou art commendable to a rose.
Zinnia Boy
Exploring fall colors in the Rocky Mountains is a glorious experience. There is a small window of time when colors are at their peak. The air has a hint of the winter that approaches and the fall left behind.
We took a drive along the Poudre River in Colorado, experiencing the beauty of the river and fall foliage colors. Don’t miss this incredible time of year, get out and experience Fall. Cheers
Nicotiana
A welcome addition to any garden is our featured flower of the month, Nicotiana (Nicotiana sylvestris). With dark green foliage on tall stately stalks this flower has pristine white trumpet shaped blossoms that contain a sweet scent. Nicotiana can reach heights of over five feet, is “full sun”, drought tolerant and makes an excellent border plant. For tireless blooms from summer till first frost, start seeds in spring spread 10 inches apart in well draining soil. Cheers
One traditional ornament of fall is known as a “Jack-O-lantern”. A vegetable with numerous varieties and sizes, pumpkins can weigh over one hundred pounds. The “meat” inside a pumpkin’s tough exterior makes an excellent pie and the internal seeds can be roasted, creating a very nutritious snack.
When hallowed out, the pumpkin makes a seasonal Halloween art form. To create your special pumpkin patch I suggest planting 4-6 seeds in groups 6-8’ apart or in rows. Happy Halloween!
I often refer to my favorite flowering perennials as “flowers everlasting”. I say this because every season I can depend upon their return throughout my garden landscape. Their natural and automatic blooms appear to make gardening a synch unlike annuals that must be planted every season. Here are three of my favorite Perennial flowers. Enjoy!
It won’t be long and one of my favorite weekend activities will end for the year. Spending time at my local outdoor Farmer’s Market has always provided a sense of community and gives me the opportunity to support local farmers and entrepreneurs. The cost of goods is nearly always lower and the eco footprint smaller compared to purchasing from a grocer. I can purchase produce that I know has not been in a truck for days and I may be receiving that piece of fruit or those vegetables from the hand of someone who actually harvested it a short time ago. The direct contact is an amazing experience. Cheers
Fall is here and our featured flower of the month is the Aster. The flowers are a delicate disk with vibrant colors that resemble fireworks in your garden. This plant performs well in full sun and makes an excellent choice for your drought tolerant landscape. Because the aster is a slow developing plant, I suggest sowing seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Cheers
A waterfall speaks limitless resources, power and serenity. Let’s do the right thing to keep it that way. Enjoy!
A narrowed-bodied insect with four broad, colorful wings. Enjoy!
One of my favorite necessary creatures is the bee. This hairy-bodied insect is a master pollinator and gatherer of nectar. Regrettably, the bee like many other creatures is under constant siege. The bee’s gift to cross pollinate is a necessity to a thriving eco system. We must perform all that we are capable of accomplishing to preserve a sustainable environment, aiding all creatures large and small. Cheers
