Apparently we've had good weather for growing plants that I don't want, because I went in to my backyard and discovered it had turned into a jungle. And I'm only exaggerating a tiny bit. There were weeds taller than me that I swear weren't out there a few weeks ago before I got the nasty cold I had for Marcon. The good news is that the violets ( Read more... )

I've been wanting to plant roses in a bed along the side of the house where I ripped out an ugly shrub last year. A few weeks ago, I was telling a friend at work that I have no idea where to start as far as trying to pick a good variety. If I went to the garden store, I would end up picking something at random ( Read more... )