Camellias, holly trees, and pansies are beautiful plants that love cold weather. These outdoor winter flowers can brighten your garden while blooming houseplants add color and vibrancy indoors. Why do some flowers bloom in winter? According to the all-knowing internet (ahem) certain plant species have evolved to successfully reproduce by […]
I drip with sweat from every pore as I labor in my garden this summer, knowing that with every detoxifying droplet, I am creating a thing of beauty. Time in my vegetable and flower beds has produced (see how I did that?) thoughts on buds. Every plant has that beginning […]
We are having a false spring in the North Carolina foothills. Daffodils are bursting through the soil on January 13, far earlier than their usual March appearance due to a week of temperatures in the 55 to 65 range. Although quite welcome, I’m concerned about how my precious King Alfred […]
I’m fascinated by the gold spots on monarch chrysalides. As most readers know, I began raising monarchs this year, releasing about 120 butterflies to date. My sixth batch is in the chrysalis stage now and I hope to release 45 healthy monarchs in the next few days. I love this […]
For years I’ve wanted a butterfly garden, but never took the steps to make it a reality. This February I took the plunge, planting two milkweed host plants in my central Florida garden. The butterflies came and laid eggs. I only know this because three weeks later, caterpillars appeared on […]
You’ve hiked, right? America’s national parks have so many gorgeous vista’s, but they’re rarely visible from the road. When hubby and I vacation, we park the car, grab the backpack plus water and go hike. But thirty minutes or so into the woods, I remark how heavy the pack is. […]
My front lawn has weeds. Round dollar weeds spreading like wild-fire. We have to stay on top of them or they literally take over the grass. The front garden has weeds, too. They mock me daily, drawing attention from the flowers. Sometimes they sprout yellow flowers to disguise themselves, thinking […]
Hubby and I went to the Wetlands near our house in Melbourne, FL today to enjoy the beautiful Sunday weather and spy some pretty birds. Here are a few of the beauties that graced us with their presence. Stay tuned for an encouraging thought before you leave. As I took […]
It’s always sad watching that once beautiful and fragrant bouquet of long stemmed, red roses wilt. Our 21st wedding anniversary roses lasted a week. Expensive, extravagant gesture on my husband’s part … but our relationship is worth investing in. He knows what melts my heart. I know that a home […]
Kathryne Leach 