paw prints

This morning I discovered paw prints on our back deck!  I wonder what critter they belong to?  A raccoon?  Any ideas?

may 23rd

blue hydrangeas

begin to bloom

in my backyard

as the racecar 

revs his engine

waiting for spring

and his very first

hello

spring is here

Inspired by the glorious Easter weekend weather, 

I planted these flowers in the backyard.

calling all gardners

This fragrant vine just started blooming on our front porch.  I'd love to plant more, but I don't know what kind of flower it is. Any ideas?

ah ha!

Because of one very curious cat named Calvin (see previous post), I've been unable to put plants and/or flowers inside our home.  I've been wanting to add a little green in the corners of a few rooms and this might be the solution!

After stumbling across this "indoor herb garden"at Pinterest, I was inspired.  I figure Calvin can't nibble on the plants if they't too high for him to reach.  I also love the idea of hanging a few plants from the ceiling.

Photo #1 via Pinterest.  Photo #2 via gardening-experts.

in the backyard

An artichoke vase filled with pretty pink bougainvillea.

from the garden

Our first tomato!

Here's the plant our tomato came from.

When we started, this plant was the size of a soccer ball.

Look at it now!  We need multiple stakes to hold it up.

Amazing!

outside only

These pretty flowers must stay outside on our deck as a result of a previous post called Love and Attention.

good morning

Today I took my camera for a walk.   

Here are some of the flowers we were lucky enough to stumble across...