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Late Azaleas
As always, my azaleas start to bloom after everyone else’s have faded. It’s a mystery to me and all my neighbors who stop by to look at my front yard’s garden. I’ve added some ice-plants and marigolds to the heart garden in front. The blooms for both are yellow but I’m experimenting with adding some…
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A Visit to the Dallas Arboreteum
While attending my lil’ sis’s baby shower two weeks ago, I went to visit the Dallas Arboreteum. They grow a wide range of plants that suit the dry hot Texas weather. My favorite was the flower house displays they were spotlighting for the summer. They were small houses with walls of hanging planters of vincas…
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Cilantro Flowers to Coriander Seeds
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a funny plant. The plant itself is called cilantro but it’s seeds are called coriander. This annual herb grows best in cool spring weather around 50s and 60s. When temps reach the 70s, cilantro tends to start to go to seed. I love to use the leaves for cooking and garnishing. …
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Happy Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, we show our appreciation for mothers everywhere, especially our own. Since my mom went to Houston where my sibs will take my mother out and make sure my mom feels appreciated, the Sushiman and I are spending our Sunday with the Sushiman’s mom. I made a cake with whipped cream frosting and…
Spot of Gardening 