My flower gardens would not be complete without cosmos. The name cosmos was bestowed by Spanish priests who grew them in their mission gardens. Cosmos are of the family Compositae and there are some 20 different cultivars; however, Cosmos sulphureus an… more »

I decided I would give a bird's eye view of the front garden for no other reason than I thought it would be fun and not someone you see everyday. Most of the time I am showing my garden from a standing viewpoint on the ground, or a close up view of the… more »

This summer has been one of high temperatures and humidity with little rainfall. It has been a major chore to keep the gardens watered and the water seems to disappear as fast as you apply it. You will water one day and the next day the ground is as dr… more »