Time to start asking for Christmas gifts and a reflecting ball in the garden is a grand idea. I’m sure drawn to mercury glass this year. Some of the ornaments I’ve put on my Amazon wish list are made from that material. I think it’s cause of the memories from childhood holidays of the 50′s [...]

I’m so thankful you are followers of my website. I do not take that for granted. Please enjoy this song I selected for you at this the most perfect time to give thanks for all we have. I appreciate you. Anna

It’s time to winterize Copper Top Cottage and get it ready for spring planting. I also need to overwinter some potted plants. I’ll put heavy plastic up and down the walls and across the floor. I have a small heater to put inside which I’ll set on 50 degrees. I’ll also run a small fan [...]

If you look real close above, you’ll see some purple and pinks. It’s subtle but it’s there. The Mexican sage in the foreground is a bit shy. The Raspberry Blast petunias are in hiding. I hope you are able to see them. If you are able to find the Mexican sage, raise your hand.

Gorgeous here today with a light breeze and temps in the upper 60′s. I’m always mesmerized by our golden autumn tree canopies. This happens to be the Shag Bark hickory in my front yard. I’m on my way to see Garrison Keillor at the Stephens Center in downtown Winston Salem where he’s going to talk [...]

Our North Carolina scuppernongs are sweet on the inside and tart on the outside. If you’ve never tasted one, you’ll be surprised at the shock to your mouth. Most first time tasters are not sure they like it. By the third or fourth bite—they are hooked. Many of our tobacco farms are being turned in [...]

Happy Veteran’s Day . For those serving–Wishing you and your loved ones a strong and safe journey back home. My family appreciates you very much.

The last of the Knock Out© roses are reaching to the sky. This time of year they get a bit leggy. I’ll trim them toward the end of the month. In the spring, I’ll give them a dose of rose food. I like the Espoma products. That’s my kitchen window in the background. The roses [...]

Will she or won’t she post pictures in full pixilmania? I consulted with my late late late late late late late late grandmother shown here 2nd from left–Miss Rachel– and she confirms……throw all the pixels you have at them cause you’ve got enough to go around the earth for eternity. My grandmother of the 1800′s [...]

Yesterday, I posted this article I wrote and then things got worse. I’m reposting it with an update. Yesterday I posted the link to the site who is stealing my content. Someone clicked on that link and immediately something started downloading to their computer. You can read the google link provided below but I have [...]

Pretty soon….I’m gonna be light as a butterfly with the help of Leslie Sansone and her 5 Mile walk video. I just love it. I’m on my gazillionith diet and exercise routine in my life. So far–I’m loving this.

Autumn simplifies life so much. No weeding and the air is cooler. I’ve also left facebook and twitter so I can do more quality posting. I want to reconnect with those who read my blog. I liked it when I could answer all the questions and comment to all who came by. I feel better [...]

Gardening Christmas cards by Flowergardengirl are now available. Above you see a cardinal in my garden and I’ve added some clip art by Daisie Company. The photos were taken by me either in my garden or places in North Carolina. Minimum order is 10. NC requires I collect tax but your shipping is included in [...]