Millcreek Gardens (2008-03-22) Millcreek Gardens is a flower nursury on 900 East in Millcreek Township.
Garden Pots () This terra cotta pot did not take well to the snows of winter.
Hens and Chick (2007-08-06) These are the flowers of the Hens and Chick plant. This is the first time I've seen the flower blooming.
Hens and Chicks (2007-08-06) We've had Hens and Chick plants growing in our garden for as long as I can remember. This is the first year I saw them in bloom. They are a member of the Crassulaceae family.
Mulch Pile (2008-03-06) I just turned the mulch pile. People would save energy and improve their soil if they mulched their garden waste.
Turning Fork (2008-03-06) You need a proper turning fork to turn a mulch pile. You can order garden supplies at Ace Hardware ... click picture.
Avid Gardener (2008-03-06) Coco admires her owner who is an avid gardener. NOTE, I piled snow on the mulch pile. The lack of water is the biggest challenge for mulching in a desert area.
Mulching is Hard Work (2008-03-06) Turning the mulch pile is hard work. I almost felt a pang of guilt sitting watching a 78-year-old-grandma turning the mulch pile.
Draba (2008-03-23) Draba is a genus in the Mustard Family.
Dafodils (2008-03-23) The Narcissus Flower (commonly known as the Dafodil) is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family in the Liliopsida Class.
Pelican Vase (2008-04-25) This wonderful Pelican displays a bundle of Hen and Chicks.
Garden Design (2008-04-25) Designed to look simply like a gash in the lawn, this delightful garden includes hundreds of species including indian paintbrush and astragula.
Living Stone (2008-04-25) Living Stones are a plant from Southern Africa.
Rock Garden (2008-04-25) Rock gardens allow for artistry in both the placement of stone and plant.
A Growing Empire (2008-04-25) These planters are at A Growing Empire Nursury behind the Millcreek Gardens Nusury.
Nursery (2008-04-25) Flowers at the Growing Empire Nursery in Millcreek Township.
Growing Empire Nursery (2008-04-25) The Growing Empire Nursery is to the West (behind) Mill Creek Gardens.
Nursery (2008-04-25) A view of the Millcreek Garden Nursery.
Little Red Wagon (2008-04-25) Gardening is one of the few professions which properly recognizes little red wagons as the valuable tools they are.
All My Weeds Are Wildflowers (2006-05-30) If you are growing a native garden, you might want to join the Rock Garden Society. One of the members makes these plaques for local gardeners.
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Gardening is a great American pastime.
For many generations people used to import plants from Europe or exotic locations in the Orient for their gardens. In recent years, wise garderners have returned to using native plants.