We have had frost the last few nights. I have an upright jumbo elephant ear in a large pot in front of the garage. I’m trying to decide exactly what I’m going to do with it. I think I’ll just wheel it into the garage and cover it with a sheet. I also have three …
Last month, I was complaining about the heat. Last week started off very warm, but by Friday, the temperatures were wonderful! It actually feels like fall, but Indiana is a sneaky state. We will probably be back in the 90s (32C) soon. I do have to say, it hasn’t been terribly humid. But, it is …
My friends, it is rough out there! We have been in the high 80s/low 90s (29/33C) for several days. I’m afraid to look too far into the future predictions. We have had lots of rain yet everything is very dry. The grass is green but crunchy. I don’t remember summers being this hot when I …
I’m not gonna say that it’s hard to believe June is almost over, but I am going to say I’m surprised it’s almost July. My friends, we are in the dog daze of summer. Yes, I misspelled that on purpose because the heat here leaves you in a daze! It’s just miserable to be outside …
It’s been a month, friends. I only have one more class left for my docent training. We received the information for our “graduation tour.” Now, I need to get started on that and find my audience. I get to have 6-10 people come for my tour. I almost would rather have 6-10 complete strangers watching …
My hyacinths are blooming and smell so good. I’ve got lots of plants waking up, and I think even more will show signs of life this week. My rose bushes are out of control. I’ve never grown roses before so I’m not quite sure how to go about tackling them. They have some mighty thorns …
Good Monday morning, my friends! It’s been bright and sunny but very cold here in Central Indiana. This week is supposed to see a warm up, and I’m ready for it. I just hope my plants don’t wake up only to be frozen when the temperatures will inevitably fall again. Anyway, welcome to the last …
Well, it’s been a while, right? The last Songful Style was in November. The three of us decided to take December off, and I’m so glad we did. We still have some snow on the ground, but we’re now at that ugly, dirty stage where the mounds look more brown than white. It’s still chilly …
I usually ask how your summer is going, but I guess I need to ask how your fall is going. How is your spring going if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere? I hope, if you’re anywhere in the path of Hurricane Helene, you are safe and have power. We have had quite a bit of …
Holy heatwave, Batman! It is just plain miserable here in Central Indiana. Most of you can probably tell I’m a night owl. The temperatures have been in the 80s at 11:00pm! That’s approximately 29C! Thank goodness we have central air. The heat also makes my hair go flat right away which makes me feel even …