All good things do eventually come to an end and so it was time to trim the nandinas. Before this last spell of wet, cold weather I pruned them back, but decided to save this cluster just to prolong the winter season. I always look forward to the nandinas' red berries around Thanksgiving. I just … Continue reading Linger just a little longer
Category: Flowers
The first hint
With temperatures in the upper 40's, slightly gusty wind and a grey sky the February afternoon wasn't exactly the ideal time to work in the yard, or maybe it was. It was time, I felt, to clean up and trim up a little as well as continue to dispose of the remains of plants that … Continue reading The first hint
It’s amaryllis time!
The amaryllis are in full bloom right now with new stalks still popping up. I just love these flowers and welcome their blooms every year!



