The earth has been so kind to us here in the Midwest! These photos were taken about 3 weeks ago and since that time the plants have gotten m...

She was my 10th great grandmother but her parentage is uncertain- back then record keeping was hiy and miss at best. She is many times just ...

I bought some new plants today- I had heard of the Rudbekia but not the hanging pot- Torelinia- it looks similar to Violas which I can not g...

Artist: John Trumbull Oil on canvas, 12' x 18' Commissioned 1817; purchased 1819; placed 1826 in the Rotunda There were 56 signers ...

These are some of the lillies in my yard- Grandma would be proud! My Echinacea too!

I really like the look of these! 34.99 whis is a little too pricey for me- if not for you thry can be found at www.lehmans.com

The women of Plimoth did not have a radio, tv,computer or cell phone- so their life was a much simpler time. But that does not mean they had...

If you like jewelry yo must enter this giveaway! Isn't this beautiful? Go here to enter: http://bannerhaus.blogspot.com link is on the...

My aunt gave me some iris bulbs last Fall- I was not sure what color they were- I was thrilled when I saw this big blossomed beauty this su...

and blessings to all who have served!

I am learning that I am not so much a Pilgrim gardener! My 10th great grandparents lived at Plimoth Plantation in the 1620's and I have ...

Many of the Pilgrims left Plimoth Palntation to develope land 35 miles north of Plimoth-among them were many famous Pilgrim families: Alden...

It seems like my flowers are always a little behind everyone elses. I was working in the beds today and I do have some thiungs blooming- the...

Isn't this beautiful perfime bottle womderful! You can get it at http://bannerhaus.blogspot.com

The other night I was surfing the web and came across several of these type of jars. I saw so many I don't remember where this image cam...