Category Archives: Plants/Gardening

Houseplants, shrubs, trees, yard, etc.

Battle of the Bush

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Sheila Moss

The holly bush grew larger and larger, the wild sprouts taller and more difficult to reach. Each time I seemed to have to climb to a higher step on the ladder until there were no steps left, at least none … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Holly, Landscaping, Lawn tools, Prunners, Shrubs, Thorn bush, Tree trimming, Yard work | 1 Comment

Hello Spring

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Sheila Moss

Spring is totally out of control. Why can’t we have proper seasons like we used to have? The seasons need to learn to behave and come and go when expected. Wasn’t it only a few weeks ago that it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening, Weather | Tagged Bedding plants, Buttercups, Flowers, Garden Center, Grass growing, Mother Nature, Seasons, Spring | 9 Comments

Nature’s Bounty

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Sheila Moss

“Can I have any apples off your tree that you are not going to use?” asked the neighbor. “Sure, you can have them all.” I have an old apple tree in my yard. When I planted it, I didn’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Apples, Applesauce, Nuisances, Trees | 2 Comments

My Weed Garden

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Some days I love to garden. Other days, not so much. I had my backyard flower garden looking terrific, weeds under control, flowers blooming. My green thumb was vibrating with joy. But weeds, being weeds, are never truly under control. … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Black-eyed Susans, Common weeds, Flowers, Gardening, Morning Glories, Primrose, Queen Ann's Lace, Sunflowers, Weeds, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Spring Has Sprung

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sheila Moss

Spring is sprung, and with it that blight of suburbia known as the dandelion has also sprung. Do not tell me that they are merely wildflowers. Do not say, “If it’s green, let it grow.” Do not tell me … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Dandelions, Flowers, Gardening, Lawn, Plants, Spring, Weed war, Weeds, Wildflowers | 1 Comment

Daddy’s Garden

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Sheila Moss

For as long as I can remember, daddy always wanted a vegetable garden, a place to grow his own produce. There were a few attempts with this in mind, but the weeds were very determined and his efforts never yielded … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts/Hobbies, Holidays, Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Dads, Family, Father's Day, Fathers, Garden, In Honor, In Memory, Land, Plants, produce, Vegetables | 9 Comments

The Sting

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I know what you are thinking – a sting is a secret operation of some sort. Nope! This sting was the real McCoy, the kind that comes with an insect on the other end. It was innocent, really. I simply … Continue reading →

Posted in Creatures, Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Angry wasp, Bees, Bug spray, Bugs, Hurt, Insect bites, Insects, Pollen, Stinger, Stings, Wasp nests, Wasps | 7 Comments

Invasion of the Dandelions

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Once again it is time for chemical warfare. The dandelions arrived in my lawn and are joyfully celebrating with a spurt of growth ecstasy. I don’t know what it is about a dandelion that freezes my blood and turns me into … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Plants/Gardening | Tagged Dandelions, Flowers, Invasive species, Kill weeds, Lawn, Lawn care, Life in suburbs, Roots, Spray weeds, Weeds, Wildflowers, Yard, Yardwork | 7 Comments

The Farmers’ Market

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Sheila Moss

What is it about an outdoor produce market that makes everything seem so much fresher and better than when brought from the clean, air-conditioned, misted produce counters of the super market? Perhaps it is the variety and the large quantities, or perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Plants/Gardening, Shopping | Tagged farmers' market, Food, food vendors, fresh produce, fruits, market, produce, simple life, Strawberries, supermarkets, tomatoes, Vegetables | 4 Comments

How NOT to make a Succulent Wreath

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

So, you are feeling crafty, huh? Yes, I will help you make a wreath. What kind of wreath did you have in mind, dear? You want succulents. Someone else made one and you saw it on her blog. You can’t … Continue reading →