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Candle Trees 2017

Submitted by Bonnie on Tue, 2017-10-03 06:04

Every year we plant 5 candle trees.   These trees start out at 6 inches tall and cost 5.99, but grow to be taller than our roof line.   They are amazing and when in bloom, a sure sign that fall is just around the corner.    

Come On Texas - Be Proactive to Fire Ants not Reactive

Submitted by Bonnie on Wed, 2017-07-26 22:01

Japan has taken a proactive approach to stamping out these killer ants, so how about the State of Texas stepping up too?   In fact ever state in the nation should stand up and say NO to these ridiculous invaders of our beautiful gardens.  We need to protect our babies, seniors, everyone, not to

It's A Beautiful Summer!

Submitted by Bonnie on Thu, 2017-07-20 18:05

The year is more than half over and time is going too fast.  The weather has not been too hot and we have had a lot or rain to keep the garden happy.  All are doing well !  Happy summer !

20 Years Ago Our Daughters Had An Idea

Submitted by Bonnie on Sat, 2017-06-17 18:52

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of our first date, June 13th, 1997, thanks to our daughters, Jennifer and Rachael who knew we would be perfect together !  

It's All New-Thanks to Onembps

Submitted by Bonnie on Sat, 2017-03-18 19:07

So thankful to Sarath at http://onembps.com/ for re-writing my blog in Drupal and managing it on his web server.  Now Jennifer can take a break from all Mom's questions.  Thank you Sarath !

Mom's Hibiscus

Submitted by Bonnie on Wed, 2016-11-30 21:31

Look what happens to a Lord Baltimore Hibiscus in a cooler climate.  This Lord Baltimore Hibiscus was purchased in Texas and brought home to Chicago where it has sustained freezing cold winters, has been all covered up in snow for months and has come back every year bigger and better than ever. 

Thank you Jennifer !

Submitted by Bonnie on Sat, 2016-10-01 09:18

Earlier this year the server where P&B Garden lived was hacked.  Thank goodness for children with technology smarts.  Jennifer fixed one of my favorite hobbies for me.  Thank you Jenn !    I have so much catching up to do now.  So fun !

Stop the Spread of Fire Ants !

Submitted by Bonnie on Fri, 2016-03-25 20:40

I have been following the efforts made by the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the Texas Legislature after a 13 year old boy was killed by fire ant stings on the football field in Corpus Christi in 2013.

Winter Bulbs

Submitted by Bonnie on Mon, 2016-02-22 19:57

It was a very warm winter in North Texas and this was the first year I left my bulbs out in the conservatory through the entire season. The amaryllis just loves the heat and I got the biggest, most spectacular flowers ever. I dedicate this flower to two lovely women, Rita and Vonnie.

Happy New Year 2016

Submitted by Bonnie on Fri, 2016-01-01 15:02

This year we welcomed our new grandbaby Tae and son-in-law Kent to our family. We achieved many of the goals that we set this year and are thankful for so many things.

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