Today, I signed up for a ChatGTP account. If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, it is a major development that is expected to blow the …
Using AI to Answer Gardening Questions
Painting a U.S.F. Bull Head Statue
Joe stumbled across an old University of South Florida bull head statue that he wanted me to paint. He finished his undergrad at the college …
Make Your Own Lino-Stamps
When I create art, I aspire to draw interesting details as much as possible. Many artists use stamps and stencils that they purchase. For me, …
Planting a Florida wildflower meadow
Doesn’t the idea of a meadow of Florida wildflowers sound dreamy? Well, I have been wanting one for some time now. Received my mail order …
Designing for Pavers in Car Port and Around Studio
As you may already know, Joe and I built a cedar and copper pipe trellis on the former horse stall where my son parks his …
The Best Palms in My Central Florida Garden
I love palms. When I purchased my home, the first trees I planted were two Jacarandas and three Queen Palms. Nothing says “hello tropical” better …
Purchasing an Antique Rose Bush from Heirloom Roses in Oregon
I have been wanting to expand my antique roses collection for some time. This summer, I had my sights set on purchasing a Mutabilis rose …
Practicing Portraiture
I just finished up my final final, final presentation, and final group paper for my last class as a marketing M.S. at the University of …
Amazing Cedar Cleaner & Sealing the Garden Bed and Outdoor Shower
The cedar garden bed was looking dull and dirty. Since the morning glories died off for the winter, and we subsequently had nights in the …
Collecting and planting moonflower seeds
It’s the middle of November and the moonflowers have died back. It’s time to clean up the remnants and collect the seeds from the pods. …