10 Reasons Why I Hate Heat (defined as anything above 83 degrees):1. It makes me sweat 2. It means that summer is here3. It often requires extra showers (see #1) 4. It shrivels my plants (no matter how much I water!) 5. Summer attire is required (I prefer the kind of...

With a new picket fence now installed, I’ll soon be able to transplant flowers and shrubs that have been anxiously awaiting their new address in the garden, where they can grow and flourish to their finest potential.While I enjoy the transplanting process, my plants...

Picture it.What you hear:70's music galorethe sound of magazine pages slowly being turned, one by oneWhat you don't hear:bluegrass musiclots of laughter (thankfully, Brian and I have the same sense of humor which is sorely missed when he's away)What you see:a very...

While scurrying around the yard I caught a wiff of something wonderful. The old adage "stop and smell the roses" immediately came to mind as I was drawn to this plant and away from my yard duties. If only you could "scratch-n-sniff" these old-fashioned lilacs!I'll...

If you were to search for the definition of "creature of habit", this is who you would find. Rupert, our Lhasa Apso. He does the same thing every day. He sleeps on the same chair. He waits by the door beginning at 4:45 for Brian. He only eats Burger King...