Category: Gardening

February 24, 2024 I’ve been wanting to visit Cosmic, a coffee shop and brewpub in South Austin, for a few years, mostly because of the landscaping (shown at Central Texas…

TO SAY SURPRISED would be an understatement. A lot. When I recently received the call from the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania that I had been named the…

February 22, 2024 I love interior design almost as much as garden design. And so every January, I look forward to entering some of Austin’s most inspiring and beautiful homes,…

February 20, 2024 Last week I celebrated two milestones. Digging turned 18 on Valentine’s Day, which means the blog is now an adult. I can’t drink though. I’m amazed at…

06 February 2024 After an amazing visit to Austin’s thrifty treasure box, Uncommon Objects, I turned around in her South Austin neighborhood. Passing the neighborhood kindergarten, I spotted the folk…

Meyer lemon trees are a wonderful addition to any home garden, offering both lush foliage and tangy fruit. But to ensure your tree thrives, fertilization is crucial. Let’s dive into…

January 30, 2024 It’s berry season in Austin. The crimson berries of this deciduous native holly (Ilex decidua) are ablaze on forest edges and in sunny gardens across the city,…

January 28, 2024 Once a year, designers submit creative fort designs to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The winning forts become part of the annual Fortlandia event in the…

December 29, 2023 The mesmerizing Chanticleer was worth it two visits during the September tour of Philadelphia. I flew in early from Texas to spend the day exploring Chanticleer, knowing…

December 30, 2023 Continuing my coverage of Chanticleer Garden, one of the stops on the Philadelphia Area Fling tour in September, today I’m taking us to the Tennis Court Garden.…