Mazzy Star - Flowers In December

First Day of Summer

Here are a couple of pictures of my back yard retreat. The grapes are growing well and creating a bit of shade on the patio. Great place to sit around and blog from. This is a easy to build and grow. Plus the bonus of fresh grape later in the season. Growing grapes has its benefits.
Do you grow Bonsai trees? Well if you do today is a good time to remove the leaves on your maple trees... if you don't know what to do let me know. Removing the leaves will force the tree to grow new ones. This will make the new leaves much smaller and add to the scale of your tree. Autumn color will be greatly increased. Maples are not the only tree that benefit from this treatment... learn more and get the most out of your back yard.

Classic Bonsai and Bonsai Growing on Lava Rock

Spruce Growing on Lava Rock with roots growing over the rock. Approximately 9 years old. Classic Style Juniper trained like Karate Kid and is approximately 30 years old.

BBC Worldwide: Attenborough - Titan Arum

Afternoon pictures

Backyard Gardening for Fun and Profit

Throughout NJ people are using their personal garden to sit and relax in and also to make money. Growing speciality plant can make you money. Wether you grow vegetables or annuals a little bit of effort can go a long way. In my small garden you will find unique Bonsai trees growing right next to tomatoes or a perennial like Hosta and Poppies.

Down the Gardener's Path

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of suburban life in your garden. Enter the garden and enjoy all the nature it attracts. Planning your garden will help you attract wildlife like birds, baby ducks and butterflies.
Create a relaxing oasis to recharge you own energy.