Several years ago we went on a girlfriend's trip to the Biltmore Mansion. The gardens were beautiful. I saw some great ideas for re-purposing...
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Miscellaneous
Today I looked up and saw that the tree is starting to turn colors at the very top. It won't be long now and all the leaves will be on the ground...
Continue Reading... October 21, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
Brian and Jennifer went to Costa Rica this year and brought us back the perfect gift. A handmade sign for our garden which describes it perfectly...
Continue Reading... August 26, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
Did you hear?? I Live In Dallas won "Best of Big D Reader's Choice" for Best Blog in Dallas. Congratulations to Jennifer and Neil !! What an...
Continue Reading... July 22, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
This is a new hibiscus for me this year, Kopper King. Darker leaves and a huge pink flower with dark center. I am running out of room but I am...
Continue Reading... June 19, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
Texas soil is far cry from the rich earth in North Dakota where my Grandmother grew her hollyhocks. I have been trying for several years to carry...
Continue Reading... May 22, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
May 8, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
This is a happy weekend for me because Ma and Dad are here from Chicago. Today, we went on a garden tour of five homes with the Colleyville...
Continue Reading... May 6, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
Don Juan Rose, a vibrant red, velvety climber.? The first bloom of spring is always the most beautiful.
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Continue Reading... March 27, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
After last summer, it was wonderful to see the rain fall yesterday. Our Texas Gold Columbine is in full bloom and lovelier than I remembered....
Continue Reading... March 20, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
The sun looked so pretty shining through our windows on Sunday. ...
Continue Reading... February 21, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
Although we had a very mild winter, I wish it could be over. I miss being in the garden. Pictured below, in our make shift conservatory, a...
Continue Reading... February 8, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
This is a rare picture of us because you are in it Dad. You spent most of your life capturing our lives on film, so were rarely in the picture...
Continue Reading... January 12, 2012 - Posted by Bonnie
