A Greener World with Rodelin

05/30/2026

This is the first bloom on my yellow rose of Texas. It is as sunshiny and sweet as I had hoped when I ordered it in the middle of the winter. Yes, it is truly named the Texas Rose. 💛

05/29/2026

As usual, Bella and I were in the garden yesterday. She saw her friend, Chunky the Groundhog. I guess they are more like acquaintances. lol

05/28/2026

Here are some blooms in my backyard right now.

05/24/2026

Yep!

From the Precious Wellbeing fb page.

05/12/2026

It is baby season in our yard! We are delighted to see all the youngsters from mockingbirds down to chipmunks in our wildlife habitat. 😍

05/11/2026

For my fellow Monty Don fans—

In the Black Mountains of Wales, you can’t help but feel the soil, light and the quiet rhythm of something growing. It’s clear this is a place that asks for ...

05/09/2026

-in my garden

As most of my native plants through the years, I bought this milkvine from Wood Thrush Native Nursery. 🪴💚

Are you growing any new native plants in your garden this year? We would love to know, and even see a picture.

This BRWS member is attempting to grow climbing milkvine (Obliqua matelea) which is native to most of our area, especially in the low elevations of the mountains. Its heart-shaped leaves prefer to grow up through other vegetation in rich soil.

See caption for Digital Atlas of Virginia Flora.

05/09/2026