An iconic Flagstaff treasure and popular stop on the way to Grand Canyon is the Chapel of the Holy Dove, 20 miles north of Flagstaff, on Highway 180 to the Grand Canyon. Set at the edge of beautiful Kendrick Park, it is a favorite stop for locals and visitors from the United States and around […]
A fun thing to do for the whole family is to force bulbs indoors. What a joy to have a bit of spring in January! It is super easy! The video is shown with daffodils, my personal favorite for Flagstaff, but other bulbs work as well, such as tulips and hyacinths. Purchase bulbs anywhere, discount […]
I LOVE Daffodils! By the time you are finished reading the blog post, or watching the video, you will be convinced as well, this is a spring bulb you want to have in your garden. There are many things I love about daffodils, a bright and cheerful welcome to spring, easy care, they multiply rapidly, […]
On one of my legendary Amtrak trips, I met my daughter Lisa in Bloomington, Illinois for a mother/daughter weekend. Knowing how I love historic homes and gardens; Lisa took me for a tour of the David Davis Mansion. David Davis was a lawyer, then a supreme court justice and senator from Illinois from 1862-1877. He […]
The beautiful day lily! What a great garden flower! Beautiful from spring to fall, with nice foliage all season and spectacular flowers in mid-summer. The tight clump keeps weeds out. Day lilies are EXTREMELY hardy and grow everywhere! They tolerate a good deal of heat or cold. They are completely edible and require little care. […]
Cosmos are a great addition to the summer garden! I especially like the Picotee Cosmos with their vibrant colors and unique combinations of stripped, splashed and edged in varying shades of white and pinks. I bought my original seeds from Pinetree Garden Seeds in Maine, but have been growing my own for several years. They […]
Who doesn’t love getting a fresh cut flower bouquet? They bring joy and peace into the room and brighten the life of the recipient, regardless of the occasion. But to bring that joy to someone can cost you a bundle! UNLESS, you make them yourself. This video will open your eyes to all the possibilities […]
The bearded iris is a popular and easy plant to grow! With every color in the rainbow and interesting sword shaped leaves, it is a delight to the perennial garden. This short video tells about the iris, what they need to grow and multiply, and how to divide them. Easy as they are to grow, […]
This short video will save you time and money! You may look out over your yard and see lawn or a tangle of weeds. What you really want is a flower or vegetable garden. The thought of removing the grass or weeds is so overwhelming, it seems an insurmountable task! This video shows you how […]
Here in the difficult climate of Flagstaff, Arizona, with freezing cold nights, often into late May, gardening is a challenge. I discovered, quite by accident, a simple and inexpensive mini greenhouse which is ideal for squash, tomatoes and other tender plants to get them off to a fantastic start! Watch the video to see how […]
