One advantage of being close to my parents, who live in a house where so many vegetables were pickled and/or canned, is access to so many old jars.

Our small yard project to replace ivy ground cover with mulch has escalated into a full front yard transformation.

We spent today tackling the front yard's persistent English ivy. We decided to give up on coexistence. Chalk up another win for good enough gardening.

Another garden surprise reveals itself, and it’s a balloon flower!

Sumo wrestling at Stroll on Elm, a pleasant surprise on a hot Greensboro (first) Saturday.

Today we unearthed more of what is probably the original low garden wall.

I started what seemed like a simple project on the north side of the yard, but I didn't expect a bent trowel, a patch of poison ivy, or the discovery of the protected vine zone.

With catching up on the porch and watching the hummingbirds, staying in place is starting to feel pretty good.

I wanted to capture a photo of my favorite bird buddy this afternoon. He had other plans.