Gardening is an incredible hobby that connects us to nature, provides fresh produce, and adds beauty to our homes. However, even the most passionate gardeners...

Decorate Your Door With A Halloween Wreath For Spooky Season! As I type this post, All Hallows Eve is under two weeks away so I’m all excited about creating a hauntingly...

Planting a tree is a rewarding endeavor, and the Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is an excellent choice for those looking to add a majestic, long-lasting tree to their...

Jeff and I came home with a dandy looking Boston Fern which he wanted to decorate his office.  It sparkled with lush, green fronds growing abundantly and spilling...

How to Grow Burford Holly in Winter: A Complete Guide Burford holly (Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii’), known for its dense, glossy leaves and bright red berries, is a hardy...

We wanted to give everyone a view of Marybirds Backyard Garden in pictures. These are all from the last week in the backyard garden – enjoy!!!!...

Just this past weekend football season began in earnest. It is quite a big deal here with the MaryBird’s Backyard Garden crew.  We have been gabbing about teams and...

Let’s jump out of the gate by declaring: this plant is not a cedar!  That’s right, it is a juniper.  Juniperus ashei In fact.  Named for arborist and...

It all began on a seemingly routine and peaceful night last week.  Time for bed was announced. We started gathering up supplies and devices and ourselves in a...