In the Garden

For years I have faithfully extracted the large, boxed, artificial, Christmas tree from the crowded storage room and dragged it downstairs to our family room. Over the next several hours I would meticulously place tiny lights, pearl garland, and treasured ornaments on the … [Read more...] about Planting A Live Christmas Tree (Post Updated-June 2018: Alive No More!)

This post and photo is updated. Please see below. We're going to trim an oak tree in our back yard. Actually, the technical term is called “crown lifting or crown raising." We love this tree but the lower branches are odd looking and provide too much shade for the flowering … [Read more...] about Trimming an Old Oak Tree (Updated 9/23/18)

I don't believe its possible to have too many hydrangeas. I especially love drying Endless Summer and Limelight Hydrangeas. Therefore, there are quite of few of them planted around our front and back yard. They’re a versatile flower that can be enjoyed anytime since they dry … [Read more...] about Drying Hydrangeas