We have water/erosion issues in our yard. Some of it is caused by the drains linked to the gutters, and some of it is caused simply by how the yard is graded. In the front of our home, the water comes from the driveway and runs across the front walk then alongside a front bed,... Continue Reading →

When we bought our home almost 3 years ago, this fountain was in the backyard filled with irises. I'm not sure what the flowers look like since the irises have never bloomed. Last summer, tree frogs took up residence inside the fountain, providing us with a concert every night. I decided to clean out the... Continue Reading →

Just a quick update today on my gardening projects. When we moved in almost 2 years ago, we noticed that there were piles of trees, limbs, etc. around the back of the property. I added to those piles by removing small trees by the driveway and trimming branches off other trees. And also, the removal... Continue Reading →

Last year, we spent time discussing various projects for our one-acre yard, including fixing the drainage issues. We needed to live with the yard and see what happened over a year's time. We have 2 water issues happening. The water from the gutters goes into underground pipes which empty away from the house. In 2... Continue Reading →

Alternative title: don’t be afraid to hold out for what’s true and right My first thought on writing this post was to explain my strategy for my pots. When I played around with possible titles I realized there was a deeper message to express. My therapist noted recently that I’m clear about what I like,... Continue Reading →

I'm back after being quiet here for too long. That's a whole 'nother post in itself about priorities and processing. This is our second spring at our Virginia home. Oh, how I miss my Pennsylvania soil! I spent over 20 years dumping yards and yards of leaf mulch and compost on beds to create an... Continue Reading →

Last year, I did most of my vegetable gardening in pots due to our deer issues. I was somewhat successful. The back porch pots did the best, though I had to deal with tomato hornworms. The pots on the ground in the main sunny spot in the yard were impacted by heat and deer. We're... Continue Reading →

This may be the only time I see a blooming tulip in my yard. My youngest son and I found these sprouted tulip bulbs at the local Home Depot. I decided to plant them, spray them with deer repellent, and hope for the best. This is the second year with our new Virginia landscape. The... Continue Reading →