Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Spring Gardening

The mild weather and a glance at our calendars remind us that it is time to begin planning our spring gardens. 

Here in South Texas we enjoy planting vegetables like cucumber, hot peppers, onion and tomato; herbs such as basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme along with decorative flowers and vines.

In addition to the benefits of producing fresh food, tasty seasonings and wonderful smells, gardens attract creatures like squirrels, birds, hummingbirds, bees and butterflies and make it a wonderful and rewarding activity.

Our love of gardens and gardening inspired the following collection of spring wreaths…