Bonnie's blog

What a Year

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2018 - We are closing in on a year in my life that I will never forget.  This is the year that changed my heart forever, in a good way, in a bittersweet way, and in a sad way, all at the same time. It tops 1991.   Thank you to Paul, Brian and Jennifer for being there for me this year. 

Our Best Pot This Year

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I love to design pots.  Each year I try to come up with a unique combination of texture and flowers.  I also try to choose durable plants that will last all season.   The recipe for this pot is:

1.  Angel wing begonia

2.  Pink frost sweet potato vine

Candle Trees 2017

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Every year we plant 5 candle trees.   These trees start out at 6 inches tall and cost 5.99, but grow to be taller than our roof line.   They are amazing and when in bloom, a sure sign that fall is just around the corner.    

Come On Texas - Be Proactive to Fire Ants not Reactive

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Japan has taken a proactive approach to stamping out these killer ants, so how about the State of Texas stepping up too?   In fact ever state in the nation should stand up and say NO to these ridiculous invaders of our beautiful gardens.  We need to protect our babies, seniors, everyone, not to

It's A Beautiful Summer!

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The year is more than half over and time is going too fast.  The weather has not been too hot and we have had a lot or rain to keep the garden happy.  All are doing well !  Happy summer !

20 Years Ago Our Daughters Had An Idea

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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of our first date, June 13th, 1997, thanks to our daughters, Jennifer and Rachael who knew we would be perfect together !  

It's All New-Thanks to Onembps

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So thankful to Sarath at http://onembps.com/ for re-writing my blog in Drupal and managing it on his web server.  Now Jennifer can take a break from all Mom's questions.  Thank you Sarath !

Mom's Hibiscus

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Look what happens to a Lord Baltimore Hibiscus in a cooler climate.  This Lord Baltimore Hibiscus was purchased in Texas and brought home to Chicago where it has sustained freezing cold winters, has been all covered up in snow for months and has come back every year bigger and better than ever. 

Thank you Jennifer !

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Earlier this year the server where P&B Garden lived was hacked.  Thank goodness for children with technology smarts.  Jennifer fixed one of my favorite hobbies for me.  Thank you Jenn !    I have so much catching up to do now.  So fun !

Stop the Spread of Fire Ants !

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I have been following the efforts made by the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the Texas Legislature after a 13 year old boy was killed by fire ant stings on the football field in Corpus Christi in 2013.

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