April 29, 2009

  • How You Can Prevent The Swine Flu

    When I came back from lunch today, our little animated

    friend was posted in lots of high traffic areas at work.

    While this is a catchy promotion & gets the message across,

    I think it's a bit elementary for the workplace!

    Our behavior and the jokes were right in line with this underaged campaign.

    I'm sure "Doing the Dirty Hand Wash" will be a top 40 hit!

    Click here to listen to the smash tune & to learn more!

April 28, 2009

  • Stella & Friends

    Stella D'Oro Daylily

    These are always the first to bloom &

     they make me wish for the other Daylilies to come!

    Ranunculus

    Here's one approximately 40 days after planting.

    I am pleased with the progess so far & can't wait to see these bloom!

    Double Begonia

    This lovely lady came from a little greenhouse in a 'burb nearby that I visited on Saturday.

    The deep green foliage & bright blooms are a welcome addition to the back porch.

    A pair of red Dahlias came home to flank each side of the deck steps.

    As well as a pair of Impatiens for the front porch steps.

    Here's a view of the front left flowerbed.

    Ranunculus in front, Green Mound Juniper in the center & seven Tuscan Blue Rosemary as the beginning of a hedge in back.

    I'll have to get more to fill in the gaps to make for a quicker hedgerow.

    I received my seeds from Seed Savers Exchange & here's a sneak peek!

    Of course, I will be busy with planting in the next few days

    & I will keep everyone posted on their progress!

    Images By RnBoW

April 23, 2009

  • This is the sign you wish you

    posted in the breakroom at work...

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    ...And this is the roadway prank you wish you thought of first!

April 22, 2009

  • EARTH DAY

    My contribution to making it a better place?

    I ordered 2,615 seeds from 

    Seed Savers Exchange

    Click the hyperlink above for more info

    This is a catalog which supports a cooperative of gardeners & farmers who wish to pass on the legacy of heirloom & hybrid seeds to others. 

    I recieved a membership as a Christmas gift & I am excited to see if these flowers & vegetables will flourish here at RnBoW House.

April 13, 2009

  • Are You Ready To Go Down Under?

    I got a pair of these clever Down Under Pots as Christmas gift 

    & decided to try Dragon Blood Seedum in them.

    I had to be patient with these because once planted, the recommended wait time

    for proper rooting before hanging upside down is a minimum of 3 weeks

    & even longer for succulents!

    Approximately six weeks later they are now flanking the back door & will hopefully provide an interesting welcome to the rest of the garden.

    Images By RnBoW

April 4, 2009

  • Mystery Plant?

    Calling all gardners!

    I've got another heirloom plant game for you to play!

    This is a volunteer that came up in the garden around the Mulberry stump once the area was exposed to sunlight. She is an evergreen but stunts back a bit in winter. It has doubled in size since last spring. It does not seem to be presenting as a vine/creeper.

    Any suggestions?

    Images by RnBoW

March 19, 2009

  • Octopi In Hand?

    Ranunculus bulbs

    This is the first time I'll be trying these ladies in the garden. The bulbs look a bit like tiny octopi or spiders & this afternoon I planted 45 of them in the empty front flowerbed. Hopefully they will provide some much needed color along the front walk and driveway next to the garage. The video I selected will give you an idea of what they are capable of!

    Image By RnBoW

March 17, 2009

  • Happy St. Pat's

    Here to share some crimson & clover from the RnBoW garden with you!

    Tropical Punch Tulips

    Oxalis

    May the roads rise to meet you & your pints remain full!

    P.S. For those patiently waiting for vacation pics! I've had my hands full (literally) with a needy kitty who requires lots of attention when I get home! He makes a barracade between me & the monitor if he doesn't get the required lovin'! I'm getting griped out as I type this now! LOL Hope all is well for my fellow Xangans! I'll try to be back soon!

    Images By RnBoW

February 17, 2009

  • Home Again

    Arrived in Texas around 8:30

    last night after a wonderful trip.

    Going to have to sort through and keep the best

    of 200 photos before I can share with ya'll!

    Stay tuned!

February 13, 2009

  • Sending Some Love

    SuperHotSexyGF & I are catching a flight this morning .

    Going to play in the Nevada snow

    & then dinner in Chinatown.

    Wishing you all a beautiful Valentine's Day!