All the Dirt on Gardening

The snow peas I put in two weeks ago on a 70 degree sunny day have taken quite a beating from the past 3 nights of 20 degrees. Today, we have clouds and wind and 60. Oh, what a tease Mother Nature is. This bunny has been hunkered down between the daffodils for days now. Part of me wants to run him off because they eat so much of the plants we put out. Another part of me wants to take him a blanket against the freezing nights. From today through Sunday Garden Deva is having an annual sale. I can't afford her great stuff even on sale but it is wonderful to look at. Here's a link for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. Our friend Pat Gwin was in the Tulsa World today. Gwin is the Cherokee Nation natural resources supervisor. He grows Trail of Tears plants and gives the seeds he harvests to Cherokees so the strains will live on. This weekend you can go to the Wichita Garden Show and Texas Daffodil Society Southern Regional Show, Dallas Arboretum, 8617 Garland Road. Contact Rod...

The upcoming events for gardeners are stacking up. Few of us have the energy and financial resources to go to more than one a month. Here are a few to consider- Feb 22-23 Richard Reames is teaching workshops on shaping live chairs at the Kansas City Garden Symposium . A few months ago I referenced his astonishing work in this bloog. March 1 Cole Burrell Free talk at the Tulsa Garden Center 3:00. Burrell's books will be for sale and sales will benefit the Oklahoma Horticultural Society. March 5 to 9 Wichita Garden Show March 9-16 Indiana Flower & Patio Show , Indiana StateFairgrounds, Indianapolis May 2 to 4 Orchard in Bloom , 19th year, Holliday Park, Indianapolis Photo: Lettuce under lights in the shed Photo: Pregnant onion flower reaching for the skylight in the shed Photo: Birdbath and gazing globe in the snow Photo: The oak outside the back door