I have lived my home for over 20 years. I raised my children here. and spent a lot of time in our yard but I was not gardening. I was playing catch, wrestling or flying a kite. I have a row of peonies, which came with the house, and a rose bush that I believe died on several occasions. The house also came with a fence full of vines, some of which may be honeysuckle but I'm not quite sure. My plan for this blog is to really learn about the plants in my garden and continue to add to them.
About five years ago people started giving me plants for my yard. Some of the plants were from coworkers and some were from neighbors who were thinning their beds, others plants were just left on my porch; the last stop before the dumpster, probably. Some lived. Some were not so lucky. My neighbor and friend, Linda, has been a huge encouragement to my gardening experience. Her yard is beautiful. She has many evergreens, flowering plants and trees in her yard. She even received an award for her yard.
I love being outside but I never really became serious about gardening until recently. Maybe it has something to do with my grandson. He loves watering the plants and he drags me around the yard to look at the new blooms and sprouts in the spring. He loves roses and he knows that thorns can stick his fingers. Perhaps enjoying the garden through his eyes is the reason I have taken such an interest in gardening. I look forward to sharing the new blooms with him. I can't wait for him to see what comes up next year!
I know it's late in the gardening season to be talking about planting and such. However, my plan for this blog is to chronicle my experiences in my garden and I am looking forward to sharing it you. I hope you enjoy it!
About five years ago people started giving me plants for my yard. Some of the plants were from coworkers and some were from neighbors who were thinning their beds, others plants were just left on my porch; the last stop before the dumpster, probably. Some lived. Some were not so lucky. My neighbor and friend, Linda, has been a huge encouragement to my gardening experience. Her yard is beautiful. She has many evergreens, flowering plants and trees in her yard. She even received an award for her yard.
I love being outside but I never really became serious about gardening until recently. Maybe it has something to do with my grandson. He loves watering the plants and he drags me around the yard to look at the new blooms and sprouts in the spring. He loves roses and he knows that thorns can stick his fingers. Perhaps enjoying the garden through his eyes is the reason I have taken such an interest in gardening. I look forward to sharing the new blooms with him. I can't wait for him to see what comes up next year!
I know it's late in the gardening season to be talking about planting and such. However, my plan for this blog is to chronicle my experiences in my garden and I am looking forward to sharing it you. I hope you enjoy it!