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Plants that thrive in Oklahoma summers
In case you haven’t heard, it’s July, and it’s hot outside. How hot? This weekend, a giant heat dome will cover half of the United States. Oklahoma isn’t just the Read More The post Plants that thrive...
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Red aglaonema addiction
It’s happened. I have a bonafide red aglaonema addiction. It sounds like a nasty rash, but actually, it’s an affliction of indoor plant happiness. Chinese evergreens Haven’t heard of red Read More The...
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Spring garden update
It’s time for a spring garden update. Everything in the perennial garden is leafed out and ready to be frozen next week if temperatures go below 32°F. Last week, the Read More The post Spring garden...
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Long spring, hot summer
Did you miss me? I’ve missed you in more ways than you know. It’s been a very long spring and we’re heading into a long, hot summer. Get that drip Read More The post Long spring, hot summer appeared...
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Seven easy steps to a beautiful fall garden
Want to keep your garden blooming into fall? Here are seven easy steps to achieve a beautiful fall garden. After all, splendor in the fall garden begins in spring. 1. Read More The post Seven easy...
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Fall beauty remains
Although we still have limbs down in the back garden, and some still hanging in the trees, fall beauty remains. I always fall for fall. Just look at these photos Read More The post Fall beauty remains...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day June
It’s the 15th of June, so that means it’s time for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day. Special thanks to Carol Michel of May Dreams Garden who has hosted this meme now Read More The post Garden Bloggers’ Bloom...
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The fall garden late, late show
In the middle of October, my fall garden puts on its late, late show. Pearly heath asters combine with pink roses for a beautiful crescendo. Japanese beetles that so devastated Read More The post The...
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Grow summer flowers from seed
One of the best ways to fill your garden with color is to grow summer flowers from seed. Growing flowers from seed is cheaper than buying plants, and you’ll also Read More The post Grow summer flowers...
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Creating swathes of color
Let’s chat about creating swathes of color. Yes, I’m spelling it in the English style as swathes because, as Anne of Green Gables says, an “e” adds just a little Read More The post Creating swathes of...
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Buy bulbs now before it’s too late
Consider this your bulb-buying reminder, nay warning. Now is the time to buy bulbs to plant for fall. If you want tulips, daffodils, purple hyacinths, blue chionodoxa, fritillaria in cream, Read More...
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Rain chains are jewelry for your gutters
A few years ago I installed a rain chain right outside my kitchen window where I write each morning. As I hung it, I thought how much it looked like jewelry for Read More The post Rain chains are...
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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day: October
Good morning or afternoon depending upon when I get this October edition of Garden Bloggers Bloom Day posted. Thank you to Carol from May Dreams Gardens who makes this fun Read More The post Garden...
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Garden Holes of Opportunity
From several conversations I’ve had with gardeners lately, I know you’re worried about my roses. I’m worried too, but I am trying to take a proactive approach toward Rose Rosette Read More The post...
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Tropical plants, a hot summer garden’s best friend
Next to colorful annuals, tropical plants are a hot summer garden’s best friend. In Oklahoma and much of the middle South, tropical plants are grown successfully as annuals. Yes, in a Read More The...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: December
Oklahoma is cloudy and wet on this December Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day hosted each month by Carol Michel at May Dreams Gardens. Cold is supposed to return tomorrow. Oh joy. Read More The post Garden...
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Wildflower Wednesday in Oklahoma
In honor of the fifth anniversary of Gail Eichelberger’s Wildflower Wednesday meme, I want to share some of the wildflowers I grow in Oklahoma. Over the past five years, my garden Read More The post...
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More garden plans
On this rainy, nearly spring day, I’ve been sitting at my computer and having a big think. Was it Winnie the Pooh who used to sit and have a think? I Read More The post More garden plans appeared first...
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Back to our regularly scheduled program
We just returned from two trips scheduled back-to-back. We didn’t do this madness on purpose. Bill had a convention, and the other trip to Kill Devil Hills could only be Read More The post Back to our...
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Hot forecast and sunny days
“Is it hot out here or what?” I ask as I fan myself, and sweat drips down my face. Bill says, “Is a twenty-pound Robin fat?” It’s hotter than Hades Read More The post Hot forecast and sunny days...
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Summer flowers for summer heat
July temperatures are above normal today, but it is the middle of an Oklahoma summer so I’m not surprised. This post started out as one for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, but I Read More The post Summer...
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Summer gardening sighs into August
Do you find it difficult to write about summer gardening? I do. I feel the same way about summer after July 4th that I do about winter after December 25th. Read More The post Summer gardening sighs...
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Photographing the late summer garden
Good morning Sunshines! We’re going to do something a little different today on RDR. Saxon Holt is one of my favorite people and an extraordinary photographer. I am astounded by his Read More The post...
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An October state of mind
As I step outside my back door just after dawn, my Nikon hangs over my shoulder and across my hip. I balance a cup in my right hand and take a sip of Read More The post An October state of mind...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, Dateline October
Hello gang! I bet you thought I would be MIA for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. Nope, I ran outside this morning to take a Read More The post Garden Bloggers’ Bloom...
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Goodbye 2015, but before you go….
Two thousand fifteen, you were an exceptional year, and a lot happened around the Red Dirt ranch. It’s nearly time to move on to the babe of 2016, but first, let’s Read More The post Goodbye 2015, but...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, January
The only things blooming at RDR in January are those in my indoor garden: amaryllis, hyacinths, daffodils and lily of the valley, to name a few. This living menagerie is enough to Read More The post...
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How to balance garden desires
There comes a time in every gardener’s life when she realizes she can’t grow it all. Gardeners by their very nature fall in love with most plants, especially new ones, Read More The post How to balance...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Is it really March?
Can this only be March 15 and Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day? The temperature feels like late April, but before you run to the nursery and get tender plants, please don’t. This weekend, Read More The post...
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Return to paradise
A week ago Sunday, we drove in from Tomball and Sugar Land, Texas and returned to paradise. I spoke in both locations which was tons of fun. Loved meeting all the members of Read More The post Return...
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Travelogue: RHS Garden Wisley
Good morning campers! Did you think the travelogue was over? Ah, no, it is not. We have many more places to go and things to see. Click on the galleries Read More The post Travelogue: RHS Garden Wisley...
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Ornamental gardens are forgiving
Ornamental gardens are forgiving, and mine has certainly had a lot to forgive this year. The garden’s slump started with my trip to Houston in April for work followed by another trip Read More The post...
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Tulsa Botanic Garden, an Oklahoma jewel
Head with me to visit the Tulsa Botanic Garden, an Oklahoma jewel The post Tulsa Botanic Garden, an Oklahoma jewel appeared first on Red Dirt Ramblings®.
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Rain-soaked garden
Most of Oklahoma got rain night before last. The rain-soaked garden woke up yesterday morning to singing birds, crawling caterpillars and me stalking it with my camera. There is nothing more Read More...
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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day, August
Hello friends! I’m actually making it to Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day this month on the actual day! I think it’s the first time this year. Go me! Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Read More The post Garden...
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Isn’t it romantic?
I’m working on an article for Oklahoma Gardener magazine, and while going through my photos, I found these of my garden from last summer and summers past. All I could Read More The post Isn’t it...
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Yorkshire Garden Trip: Low Hall Garden
Since it’s the weekend, let’s do some armchair garden travel and return to an English summer in Yorkshire, UK. Grab yourself a cup of something warm or frizzante and follow Read More The post Yorkshire...
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How to grow amaryllis and paperwhites indoors
I grow a variety of flower bulbs indoors, but my favorites in December and January are amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) and paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta.) After all, it’s always been my contention Read...
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In the garden of my mind
At night when I can’t sleep, I engage in a bit of garden dreaming. Instead of counting sheep, I wander through the everlasting garden in my mind. While meandering, I push Read More The post In the...
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Hard times in the cutting garden
This photo is of my cutting garden in previous, happier summers. I’m telling myself it can again be this good if I try, try again. This will be the third Read More The post Hard times in the cutting...
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It’s time to plan for next year’s garden
Yes, I know we’re all exhausted from the summer from hell in Oklahoma and Texas–or is that just me? But it’s time to start planning for next year’s dream garden. Read More The post It’s time to plan...
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New zinnias to grow this year
Oh my goodness, the new zinnia varieties this year! Anyone who listens to my podcast, The Gardenangelists, with Carol Michel knows I love zinnias; this, my friends, is the year to grow them. Zinnias...
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On the lookout for Texas wildflowers
Bill and I went on a little trip a couple of weeks ago. We were on the lookout for Texas wildflowers, bluebonnets in particular. And, did we ever find them!! To get the timing right, I’m a member of...
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The year of the salvia
In my garden, this is the year of the salvia. I deem it so. Why the year of the salvia? Two reasons: So many new varieties are on the market, and they are so easy to grow in Oklahoma. That’s why I’ve...
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Everything’s coming up roses
My roses have never been better than this year. In fact, this May, everything’s coming up roses in my back garden and in containers throughout my entire landscape. Growing roses isn’t easy, but it’s...
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Color crush
Have you ever had a color crush? I know I have. Some years it’s using complementary colors on the color wheel, like purple and gold (my high school colors, actually), or purple and orange. Zowie!...
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Garden questions
We opened our garden a week ago Saturday, and people had lots of garden questions. I figured my internet friends do too. And I have answers. A special thanks to everyone who came out. We enjoyed the...
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Plants I love in the garden now.
These are the plants I love in the garden at the beginning of October. The weather is still hot, but changes are coming this week. Thank goodness. New plants I love in the garden now. Last weekend, I...
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A quick garden update
So, how is everyone’s garden season so far? I thought I would give a quick garden update and tell you what I’ve been doing for the last few weeks. [Click on the images in the gallery to enlarge the...
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Easy plants for your containers
Last year, I wrote my container garden tutorial, but I neglected to post the information about easy plants for your containers. Let’s remedy that, shall we? Consider this my Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day...
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