Red Dirt Farm and Studio

A Joyful Creative Life

silly in the shade

Kim of Red Dirt Farm and Studio

Our Rose of Sharon trees are in full bloom. Hibiscus syriacus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Asia.  Common names include Rose of Sharon, in North America, rose mallow in the UK and St. Joseph’s rod in Italy. The bees and the humming birds are attracted to …

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It is mulberry season! The ripe fruit is edible and is widely used in pies, tarts, wines, cordials and tea. The fruit of the black mulberry, native to southwest Asia, and the red mulberry, native to eastern North America, have the strongest flavor. * Oh so many lush berries. I wonder why we thought it a …

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Today for lunch I had a pink lemonade margarita. I believe the tequila gave me the fortitude to get out there with my camera and enjoy the last of the quickly fading roses. I’m well thank you.  However during my recovery the gardens marched on in stunning beauty, we think we have had the loveliest …

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