When my horse trainer mentioned in May that she wanted to start a rose garden at the farm, I volunteered as tribute to pick out some roses for her. After all, it’s pretty much my lifelong dream to garden with a view of my horse and my trainer seems determined to make all of my…
Category: Gardening
How to Grow Basil
Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow basil! And yes, it’s beginner-friendly. Why grow basil? Basil is hands-down one of my favorite herbs to grow because nothing says summer quite like freshly picked basil. It adds so much to Italian food, crostini, tomato dishes, even cocktails! But my favorite way to enjoy…
Chocolate Mint
One thing in my garden that really delights everyone who comes over is my chocolate mint. It smells exactly like an Andes chocolate mint. My guests are always stunned when they take a whiff! Growing Chocolate Mint Mint needs very little to thrive. You gotta love a self-sufficient queen! It’s the perfect herb for beginner…
Spicy Basil Globe
I saw something at the plant store this spring that I couldn’t resist: Spicy Basil Globe. The herb called to me like gold coins call to Barbosa in Pirates of the Caribbean. Intrigued, I held the tiny plant up to my face and inhaled and sure enough, it smelled spicy. I had to grow it to…
Summer Raised Bed Garden
I decided to shake things up with this year’s summer raised bed garden design! I always used to put my tomatoes in the back of my 4×8′ bed but since my incredible Peggy Martin rose has really taken off on the fence behind my vegetable garden, I wanted to do things differently so the tomatoes…
Peggy Martin Rose
It’s about time I write an article about my Peggy Martin rose! After all, she’s by far the most show-stopping plant in my garden. She’s the rose that makes jaws drops when people walk in the backyard. She’s the rose that makes me feel like I’m in an English garden and she’s the one I…
Vintage and Vines
Winnsboro in east Texas is home to the cutest little plant store that I try to visit at least a couple times each year. With the perfect weather we’ve been having this week (75 degrees and blue skies), I was chomping at the bit to buy some new plants! And take some photos with their…
Bordeaux Rose
It’s about time I tell you more about my gorgeous Bordeaux Rose! This compact rose is planted in full sun by my front door, welcoming all who dine at The Rose Table. I’m so glad I chose a red rose for this spot because this rose blooms through Christmas every year, showering me with red…
Game of Thorns 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year: Game of Thorns! Nothing excites a gardener quite like springtime. The anticipation of seeing your dormant plants coming back to life is such a thrill. I started many of my roses several years ago, which means they’re really starting to take off. As always, here are the first…