Magnolia trees are a true mark that spring is here. Along with some of the early bulbs, they … Read More The post The Gardener’s

May 10, 2022 A month ago it wasn’t blazing summer in Austin but gentle spring. Early April found me on a wildflower safari with Patterson

May 12, 2022 Eve’s necklace may not be widely known among gardeners. But bees and other nectaring insects sure know it and love it. Formerly

April 23, 2022 Claret cup cactus flowering at the top of the Wildflower Center tower I’m overdue for a visit to the Lady Bird Johnson

April 24, 2022 Are you a DIYer? If so, Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself magazine may be the perfect magazine for you. As

April 25, 2022 Last Friday my husband and I decked ourselves out in floral clothing and headed to Zilker Botanical Garden to attend The Surreal

April 27, 2022 In early April I visited Mayfield Park for the Trowel & Error gardening talks. Of course if you visit Mayfield Park you’re

April 30, 2022 I first photographed Ruthie Burrus’s garden 8 years ago, when she emailed an invitation to come visit. I was wowed by her

May 02, 2022 In my last post I hope I wowed you — as I was wowed — by the colorful wildflower meadow and textural

May 04, 2022 Two weeks ago Coleson Bruce invited me back to his garden to see it in spring flower. I’d first visited Coleson’s garden

May 09, 2022 Early May is giving me end-of-May vibes this year — that is to say, near 100 degrees F and humid. You know…full-on