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My Friend, Velma

My Friend, Velma

My friend, Velma, is a wonderful photographer.  I am struggling to select just a few of her photos as there as so many beautiful choices. Over the years,  she has expanded her viewpoints.  First, I loved her land and seascapes, and then  her wonderful vegetable garden photos.  She gardens in pots in a narrow isle […]

By October 19, 2015 4 Comments Read More →

Asparagus: Only for a Patient Gardener

**(This Post is written by my friend, Mary.  More info about her at the end.)**     Asparagus is one of America’s favorite early spring vegetables and is very easy to grow . . . if you are patient. It takes 2 to 3 years to establish but the plant can be productive up to 20 years, […]

By March 17, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Pinus Palustris

Pinus Palustris

  Pinus Palustris, otherwise known as long leaf pine trees, were  natives to the Big Thicket National Forest.  They dominated their forests for centuries until East Texas developed into a timber producing mecca. They are beautiful trees, growing to a height of 125 feet, straight and tall  with no branches except at the very top […]

By May 5, 2014 0 Comments Read More →