(((After The Rain))) – poem by Theodora (Theo) Onken
This morning after a late evening heavy rain I was greeted with all of these beautiful flowers. I still love …
Category Archives: Gardening and Design
Understanding Houston’s Climate and Growing Conditions.
I recently went to an OHBA lecture given by John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas’ state climatologist and professor at Texas A&M. His lecture helped me have an …
Modern Brick Courtyard with Southern Highlights
Oh where does the time go? I have been wanting to blog about this garden since January. Unfortunately just after …
GBBD – March 2016 – A Tour Round the Garden.
On the 15th of every month May Dreams Garden host Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. I am a few days late …
The Challenge Continues – The Tiniest Garden Room YET!
If you have been with us for a while you will know I love the challenge of taking a tiny …
I Believe I Might Be Collecting Abutilons – Influences of the Garden Bloggers Fling in Portland.
Today I am enjoying more beautiful winter color in the garden here at Ravenscourt. Outside on this beautiful Sunday I …
Bees on Bromeliads in January 2016 ~ Winter in Houston
I love seeing blooms and bees in our garden here at Ravenscourt. I didn’t expect to see so many in …
Heights Garden Club Tour July 2015 – A Wonderful Cottage Garden
Last year got away from me but as I looked back through my pictures I found these photographs from one …
Redoing a Front Garden to Upgrade the Builder’s Landscaping
Finished this project between Christmas and New Year. The home is a very interesting town-home on 4 levels with balconies. …
Wow, Our New Japanese Maple Lives Up to Its Hype!
We have a new Japanese maple in our garden! When I researched it after seeing it on the Treesearch Farms …
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