I think I’m as prepared as a last-minute bird helper can be before a severe snow storm!
Flowers & Gardening
Wreath-Making Workshop Fun with Friends!
No holiday stress happening here! Such a joyful evening crafting holiday wreaths at a workshop hosted by Jefferson and Switzerland County Master Gardeners Association and Purdue Extension.
First Timer in the County Fair Open Class!
Find out what I entered in the County Fair (and why), and how I fared at the fair!
Quick & Tasty Recipes with Fresh Tarragon
I’ve had a bumper crop of tarragon this spring and found new ways to enjoy this delicious herb!
Getting Ready for “Madison in Bloom” Garden Tour, June 8-9,15-16
Meet the Madison, Indiana homeowners opening their gardens during “Madison in Bloom”
Visiting San Diego: Flowering Cactus Signal Spring’s Arrival
Spring in San Diego welcomes an explosion of cactus bloom!
My Top 5 Pacific Northwest Gardens
Our garden exploits in Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle were an amazing botanical adventure. If you love gardens and gardening and can incorporate one or more of these sites in your itinerary, you won’t be disappointed!
Visiting the Beautiful World of Gene Stratton-Porter
I think my love of flowers, birds, butterflies, and moths began when I read Gene Stratton-Porter’s A Girl of the Limberlost.
Chihuly in a Garden: Two of my Favorite Things
“Chihuly in the Garden 2023” showcases thousands of pieces of Dale Chihuly’s blown glass at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
“Madison in Bloom” Week Two Begins this Saturday, June 18th
Whether you drive a distance or just step through your downtown Madison front door, you’ll have a beautiful weekend exploring our hidden gem gardens.










