Aunt Hazel's Garden

Decorative Envelopes These envelopes are bright and full of design and a great way to share your plant cuttings with friends. Oh, and they are easy to make. Envelopes in Different Colors and Shapes Here is a close up of two envelopes of different colors and shapes. I use printed heavy weight paper that I get from my local craft or fabric store. Envelope Pattern Patterns for Decorative Envelopes You have my permission to copy the above patterns for your personal use. You can also find the decorative envelope patterns here. Here are steps you can use to create your envelope. First, trace the envelope pattern on your printed paper and then cut it out. Next, fold the envelope at the sides and bottom.  Then, cut the pattern shape between the front folds on the front-top of the envelope.  Finally, use a double sided adhesive tape roller to stick the envelope together up the back seam and then the bottom flap.  

There's a Frog in My Garden - Can You Find Him? I'm so excited - I have a pet frog in my garden! Can you see it here? This one is easy, but the other pictures may get harder to spot him. I found out that my new buddy is a Baja California Treefrog. This one looks neon green to me - I love its color! This little guy is just over an inch in length and seems to love my planter here to rest in. Other tree frogs of this type also come in varying colors of brown, gray and dark green. Okay now, the next pictures will get harder to find Froggy as I loving call him. Are you up to the challenge? Froggy is Really Hiding Here - Do You See Him? I would often find Froggy in this spot resting after being out in the big, vast garden. If you are having trouble finding him here - go on to the other pictures further down - perhaps they will give you a clue. Look Closely for Froggy Hint - he's blending in with the plants. Froggy's Profile

  A Beautiful Garden How does one create a beautiful garden pleasing to the eye? Well, pleasing is what you enjoy and love to see so beautiful gardens will vary between gardeners. A garden takes patience, time, hard work, a little knowledge of where to place a plant and some creativity. Gardens tend to be really forgiving and have the ability to help you learn from your time in them. That's part of the way I learned in addition to watching my Aunt Hazel and her love for her garden. It's also fun to share tips and plants with friends. It is truly an enjoyable experience. Some simple things to do as you start to make your garden beautiful. 1. Don't be so quick to throw out what you already have.  Established plants are tried and true! For starters they have resisted many types of pests that may be in your garden. Give them a chance and see how you like them. 2. Prepare soil properly.  Lots of soils are hard and just need to be worked. Add a little water