Bonnie's blog

There are two plants that get confused often, it is mother of millions and mother of thousands.  The mother of thousands has a much broader leaf.  Jennifer gave me this Mother of Thousands on Mother's Day.  It takes low light and low water.  It produces thousands of little baby plants on each le

This had to be our best garden yet.  After building it for the last 16 years we finally have somewhat of a grasp on what does well and what does not.  It just keeps getting better just like me and Paul. 

These candle trees are the most amazing plants.  They start out about 5 inches tall and by the end of the summer you have an amazing tree of beautiful flowers.  They are so fun to watch grow and exciting to see them bloom.  They seed themselves and if lucky you will get more next year.  If not,

This Lady Baltimore Hibiscus lives in our yard next to our Lord Baltimore Hibiscus.   A unique find at Archies' Gardenland in Fort Worth, several years ago.   I cannot get enough of these lovely hibiscus.   They bloom in 100 degree heat all summer long.   Full sun, zone 7,

Thanks to Paul our candle trees are off to a great start and I can't wait for them to flower.  We have worked on our garden for over 16 years and I think this is the best one we ever had.   It just keeps getting better just like P and B. 

Relaxing in the shade garden today while recovering from surgery.  Anxious to get back to the land of the living, but grateful for P and B Garden sanctuary to heal. 

Our garden of 2019 is brillantly colored this year thanks to all the rain we had and Paul's hard work.   The top picture is a David Austin Rose and the bottom is Crepe Mytle and Vitex bush that grew very fast into a tree.  We are hoping the white fly epedemic is behind us.

All I can say right now is I am forever grateful.  Love you so much Mom. 

2018 - We are closing in on a year in my life that I will never forget.  This is the year that changed my heart forever, in a good way, in a bittersweet way, and in a sad way, all at the same time. It tops 1991.   Thank you to Paul, Brian and Jennifer for being there for me this year. 

I love to design pots.  Each year I try to come up with a unique combination of texture and flowers.  I also try to choose durable plants that will last all season.   The recipe for this pot is:

1.  Angel wing begonia

2.  Pink frost sweet potato vine