The Leaves, The Leaves are on Fire

Several green leafed Japanese maples in the beginning of their spring display.

A Snake in the Herbs

Would you like some snake with your chives?

This is not only the time of year when plants wake up but also snakes. Where there are lizards and mice, typically in gardens, there will be snakes. It's that whole food chain thing in action.

The Truck Has Left the Building

For the last two months I've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a large freight shipment of conifers and Japanese maples. Now, the time has come for them to arrive. The delivery is scheduled for Sunday.

The above video is the last update that will give some of the back story on this ongoing project.

The list of trees now on the move.

You Can Do It

A pep talk for all new gardeners.

Tri-Color Tortellini with Roasted Peppers and Ricotta

I've talked about Lazzaroli's Pasta before but do your self a favor and find out if there is a local fresh pasta shop in your city.

Spring Report

Another Japanese maple is about to burst out with beautiful spring color. This tree is a bit of a mystery tree but I believe it to be an Acer shirasawanum.

Time to Grab the Fertilizer

With spring here it's time to help our plants with a little fertilizer.

Arakawa By a Leaf

Yesterday my Korean maple was the maple in the lead to be the first to leaf out but what a difference a day makes. Now, Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' has rushed ahead. Considered a rough bark Japanese maple 'Arakawa' is already showing some awesome pink and green colors.

Garden Diary

New garden diary featuring a new garden helper, new maples, and old conifers.

New Tractor

More on this new tractor this evening, but a sneak-peak at my latest garden helper.