Perennials Blog Posts
Worn Hands
Worn, wrinkled, spotted, and knobby hands on top of my equally worn, wrinkled bible praying and praying some more.
Seed Harvest, A Winter’s Job
On a brisk, cold winter day, when skies are clear and the afternoon sun is targeting my back porch, I pull up a chair with my back to the massaging warmth and process seeds from my previously harvested blooms.
In Tune with The Divine
It’s a cold and crisp, sunshine day. The garden is holding its breath for the first sign of spring.
Roses Are for Valentines
February is the month for roses: planting, transplanting, pruning, and fertilizing.
Webster’s Second Job
Way before the age of personal computers, google search, and Alexa, my parents provided us with information at our fingertips with subscriptions to Newsweek and National Geographic. Our home’s hallway was lined with bookshelves containing three sets of encyclopedias, and at the “T” juncture at the end of the hallway, a mammoth Webster’s Dictionary lay open like a family bible on an altar!
Southwest Braised Brisket
It’s hard to be inspired to cook when all my herbs are frozen till next spring! I’m used to walking out in the yard and having the herbs speak to me.
Background Music
I think that most people have background music on in their homes, in their cars, and even while enjoying the outdoors.
Plan Now for Beneficial Insects
Most of the frozen perennials are cut back, the compost bins are cooking, and the beds are mulched. So, besides harvesting my winter greens, there’s not much to do in the winter garden, even in Texas.
What’s a girl to do?
Hide and Seek
I don’t know about you, but I thoroughly enjoyed playing Hide and Seek as a child.
Lebanese Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
I have more Swiss chard that I know what to do with!