I have the most pathetic, skinny magnolia tree on my patio, and to my utter amazement I walked outside this morning to see a beautiful, single bloom. The entire patio smelled heavenly for about three hours — which was about as long as the beautiful bloom lived. Now it’s back to being a pathetic, skinny...
My Papa (maternal grandfather) died in the fall of 2007. He loved plants, trees, the outdoors. He had the greenest thumb of anyone I’ve ever known. Papa’s patio was a collection of well cared for plants, but there was one Mexican orchid tree that never would bloom for him. His sister had bought it from...
I absolutely love this time of year in Texas. The wildflowers are finally making their debut. I stumbled across this field of yellow wildflowers at Froberg Farms in Alvin, Texas on Saturday.
Even though we are now halfway through December, the leaves in Houston are finally turning. My favorite tree has always been the Japanese Maple, and I’m lucky enough to have this beauty right outside my window.
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