Category Archives: Organic Gardening

Rose Tea- Not Just For Roses

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Post from Bees and Chicks Tuesday’s Tips Whip up a batch of my version of Rose Tea for a quick boost. I make this tea for roses, but irises and peonies love this as well. In my garden the blooms are … Continue reading →

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Bad Ass Deer Spray!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Here is some evidence that the deer spray is still working!  Cut flowers from my gardens here in Bayfield. This deer spray post was originally posted on my sister’s blog Bees and Chicks.  I have had many requests for the … Continue reading →

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Signs Of Spring!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The weather in the last week here in SW Colorado has been wonderful and our thoughts are turning to our gardens.  Two weeks ago I wrote a spring to do list in the Bees and Chicks blog and I thought … Continue reading →

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Roses in Autumn

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

I love the blooms of roses in the weeks before the first frost, the colors are exquisite.

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A Bag Full of Surprises!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

I cannot believe how amazing the Dahlia’s look in our garden here in Colorado.  Stunning actually.  If Ray takes notice you know they’re show stoppers! I never planted Dahlia’s here in Colorado but I did back East because they were … Continue reading →

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More Flower Combinations-Colorado

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

Some pretty combos in our garden here in Colorado.

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Our Garden Is Ready To Pop!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Everyday there’s a plant with it’s first bloom, this is my favorite time of the season.  I spend every morning with my camera taking photos of each new bloom, it’s a wonderful way to start the day.Click on image to … Continue reading →

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Critters Welcome!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

These guys are hard at work in our garden eating bugs and they are most welcome.  Organic gardening practices keep these critters safe and hanging around.  Give organic gardening a chance to bring balance to your garden and you will … Continue reading →

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A Carpenter and a Gardener

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Mary Beth: This is where it all started, my father’s gardens on Block Island. From a young age I helped my father in his gardens. As a child I initially found it to be a chore, but as time went … Continue reading →

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