because you deserve it all

Here is a close up of a japanese beetle.  They are very destructive and should be removed if at all possible especially because they attract more friends once given the opportunity to settle in on your roses, bushes, flowers or trees. 

Today I saw an adorable hummingbird in my garden.  It was buzzing around the lupines and cone flowers and was only about 7 feet away from me. 

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Every year I grow begonias in hanging baskets.  They tend to do quite well unless we have a stretch of 90 degree weather despite me watering them every day.  This year we used Miracle Gro moisture control soil and they look fabulous.  And I don’t even have to water them every day. 

Every year Japanese beetles make a pilgrimage to my garden and attach themselves to my roses.  Sometimes they also end up on my zinnias and my butterfly bush.  I have found that the best way to get rid of them is to shake them off the plant into a dish of soapy water.  If you are afraid to touch them you can use a plastic spoon to move them into the water.  I like this solution because it does not hurt the environment or harm beneficial insects.