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• Oven Roasted Cauliflower Tater Tots

  

  Cauliflower Tater TotsI've been trying. And, failing. With my pledge to lose a few pounds ~ hoping that would make a world of difference in my energy level. It... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Re-Blooming Butterfly Orchids

  

  Phaleanopsis - Moth Orchids - is a terrible name for such a pretty flower. Therefore, they have be re-named (by me!) the Butterfly Orchid. I've discovered it's... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Slowest Way to Kill Your African Violets

  

  The petals sparkle in the sunshine. It's the #2 reason why I keep trying to grow them.They'll bloom forever. That's #1. African Violets grow perfectly for 2... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Gram's Dee-Lightful Lavender Cookies

  

  "You can never have enough purple in the garden." - Grandma Anne * All Lavender is edible but most of them don't taste that great. Grow English Lavender... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Growing Veggies in High Altitudes

  

  A fellow gardener wrote to me wondering if I knew of any vegetables that will grow in high altitudes.Well, let's see. For starters there's Beans, Beets, Carrots... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Beauty Fades. Dumb is Forever.

  

  This English countryside painting is the screensaver image on my desktop.I find a new one every week.Strolling down a cobblestone pathway.. accompanied by a... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Hey, 2020 ~ Here's You're Hat, What's Your Hurry?

  

  Cheers to the end of the most difficult year.I survived. That's what I was thinking as I was gazing at the playful clouds on this New Year's Day.I survived. And... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Witch's Thanksgiving

  

  This Columbine looks rather 'spooky.'Full Disclosure: I'm not a witch. I've been called that. Many times! But I possess no special powers with which to back up... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• The Divine Inspiration Of... Onions?

  

  Well whaddyaknow. It worked.I guess third time really is a charm. As in.. three attempts to remember the password to this poor, neglected, blog. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Hollyhock Time

  

  Chater's Double Red HollyhockFor years, I was a purist. Growing only the ancient heirloom hollyhocks - from seeds I grabbed at my Mom's and my Grandmother's... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Chief Joe 2018

  

  Hello Handsome. Isn't he a stunner? This is Snuffy. An Appaloosa this pretty deserves a better name but that's what happens when you put the kids in... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Moonshine Yarrow

  

  - coping beautifully with the heat and drought of this sweltering summer. #gardening #garden #perennialsAny Yarrow is a fantastic choice for hot dry spots in a... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Columbines

  

  Wild Canadian Columbine + A Bonus Bee! :)There are a million different colors of Columbines.I can exaggerate like that because, at some point, in the future of... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Morning Glories

  

  A Heavenly Blue Morning Glory stretching toward the sun. This is the only annual that I plant in my gardens. Most are too tender for life in the mountains -- bu... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Flax Flowers

  

  Winds shifted. Blowing all the smoke from the Too Close For Comfort Strawberry Reservoir Wildfire in my direction.Felt like I was 'warming myself' in front of... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Apache Plume

  

  It's been beastly hot around these part so I finally broke down and watered the 'street garden.' Which is just a fancy name for the ditch in front of my rural... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Desert Mallow

  

  Got a hot spot in your garden? This is the gal for you.Mallows are a very common wildflower in Utah. In the west desert, you can see entire fields of them in... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• The Divine Miss Katie Bug

  

  Looking off toward the mountains... anxious for her next adventure.* She was named Kate when she was gifted to me. And, we can't have two Kates, hence her pet... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Wolfsbane

  

  Wolfsbane -- wards off werewolves. And, quite successfully! I've never seen a werewolf in these parts so I guess you have me to thank for that.Do you love this... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2018 GARDENING, HOME

• Lupines

  

  Blacksmith LupineBird's eye view of a Blacksmith Lupine who finally decided to bloom because I finally got around to watering her. :)Lupines have a tough time i... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2018 GARDENING, HOME