Notes from a real backyard
My place to share propagation photos, seasonal projects, small victories, and honest lessons from the things that did not go quite as planned.
My first red okra harvest
I’ve loved the pop of color these red okra plants brought to the garden. I finally have four pods—just enough to fry up as a little appetizer before dinner.
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Recent garden notes
Real plants, real pictures, and the useful details I want to remember before I try it again.
Four red okra pods—and a tiny appetizer
My first red okra has brought an unexpected pop of color to the garden. Four pods may not feed the family, but they are enough for a little fried-okra appetizer.
August 12, 2026 · Read more →
The last mophead of summer
After a late Atlanta frost took most of this year’s hydrangea buds, I’m enjoying one final pink mophead—and remembering when these same bushes bloomed blue.
August 11, 2026 · Read more →
Pilea pups: small plants with a head start
A look at the Chinese Money Plant pups growing toward their own pots—and eventually a neighborhood Little Free Library plant drop.
August 2026 · Read more →
Spotted Begonia cuttings in water
Those silver spots and red leaf backs make even the propagation stage worth photographing.
August 2026 · Read more →New entries will appear here as plants root, bloom, surprise me, or teach me better.