Category Archives: gardening
thai basil
Basil’s name is from the Greek basilikohn meaning royal. Its origins can be traced [...]
columbine
A native wildflower to North America, there is around 70 species of columbine. Medicinally the [...]
tree peony
Patience is not my virture, however, I waited 3 years for this beauty to bloom [...]
Carolina jessamine
My yellow jasmine is starting to bloom in my backyard! The name of this vine [...]
african daisies
My newest edition to the backyard might be one of my favorites… African Daisies!
tulip time
It is tulip time in my backyard. Although the Netherlands is the largest producer of [...]
poppies
Poppies can be quite controversial to some nationalities depending on the color. Red poppies are [...]
redbud time
My redbud trees are another harbinger of spring alongside daffodils and Lenten roses. Indigenous to [...]