by Melody Kendall Be careful what you wish for... the full saying is from Aesop's Fables and fully stated is: Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true! I have often heard this saying and its cautionary tale is applicable in many areas in my life experience over the years.
by Melody Kendall We have finally received some rain. My garden is loving the moisture. Usually, I am out in the yard passing the time doing little chores every day. When it rains that isn't as pleasant a prospect, though it does smell wonderful.
by Melody Kendall After working an hour or so doing some fall pruning in my garden, the song Oops I did it again' came to mind as I rushed into the house for a quick wash on my itching arms. It seems every time I work in my garden I forget that the gaillardia plant is a skin irritant.
by Melody Kendall I love my garden and spend time puttering around out there most days. Over the years I have had some great successes and some epic failures.