Tag Archives: pruning
Garden Plot
I’m an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood, and in turn, I meet lots of neighbors. There’s one lady who keeps stopping by with questions for her yard, which I’m happy to share. However, she asked if I would go … Continue reading
Gardening
The glory of gardening…hands in dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature, to nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. — Alfred Austin Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading
Lavendar Strategies
Q. Is there a secret to pruning lavender? Every time I try to cut it back it ends up dying! Lavender is a tough plant and will grow exceptionally well in the hot, dry inland areas. Sometimes a little too … Continue reading
Huggable Ivy
After a terrible year (I was attacked in my home then suffered through a difficult divorce), my elderly parents visited and helped me pull the ivy that had swallowed my backyard. My father said, “Don’t let that take over again, … Continue reading
Gardening
Exercise for the body and mind. Of course, all the planting, pruning and weeding burn lots of calories, but tackling a new hobby exercises my brain too. Often, we get used to mostly doing things we’re good at, but trying … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 