Shelley BarnettJul 20, 2018It's Easy Being GreenAccording to Kermit, "It's not that easy being green; having to spend each day the color of the leaves." I believe it IS easy being green...
Shelley BarnettMay 31, 2018My Tiniest GardenWe love all things tiny . . . tiny humans, tiny houses, tiny versions of our favorite foods. Why not create tiny gardens too? As a...
Shelley BarnettOct 7, 2017Monarchs of the MeadowWalking in my local meadow is a favorite pastime of mine. Since not seeing any monarch butterflies there in 2014, I've noticed an...
Shelley BarnettSep 18, 2017Busy BeesIt's September and the bees are in a frenzied state gathering every bit of nectar and pollen they can from the late season flowers. They...
Shelley BarnettAug 11, 2017Luscious LotusThere is a treasure in my neighborhood that is unexpected and beautiful. In a garden, in a small pond, is the most wonderful lotus plant....
Shelley BarnettJul 16, 2017TransformationsI am intrigued by nature's transformations finding them beautiful and unique. Observing these transitions over days, weeks and years, I...
Shelley BarnettJun 1, 2017Plant Profile: IrisIris EYE-riss well known and loved perennial beautiful blooms in many colors and forms good in beds, rock gardens and wet areas around...
Shelley BarnettMay 12, 2017The Dirt on SpringI love the smell of dirt on my hands after they have been scrubbed clean. It means I have been digging in the garden long enough that the...
Shelley BarnettApr 27, 2017Plant Profile: PrimulaPrimrose PRIM-yew-lah most bloom in early spring over 400 species grow in varied conditions sun to shade, wet to dry thrive in woodland...