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

With water being a precious resource, growing these drought tolerant full sun varieties will contribute to your personal conservation efforts. Cheers