KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Cher!
Cher is a 5-month-old brown and white tabby with a whole lot of personality and even more love to give. Just like the legendary diva she’s named after, this little starlet is full of flair, fun, and affection. She’s got energy for days—wrestling with her kitten buddies, chasing toys, and turning every room into her…… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rocky!
Meet Rocky Balboa – a gentle giant with a heart of gold and a name that packs a punch! This 2-year-old Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd mix is the perfect blend of calm and playful. With his laid-back nature and occasional goofy zoomies, Rocky is just as happy lounging on the couch as he is exploring the…… Continue Reading
Find zen in your garden with zinnias
My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Rain!
This gorgeous 1-year-old tortoiseshell beauty is as unique as they come—she’s fluffy, fabulous, and even has extra toes (a polydactyl kitty)! Her mitten-like paws only add to her charm and make her even more irresistible. She’s a friendly and affectionate girl who enjoys the company of both people and other cats, making her a wonderful…… Continue Reading
‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms
Every regular co-host on the WPTF Weekend Gardener has discussed with delight, at one time or another, the attributes of the “naked lady” spider lily or Lycoris radiate. I have read that the name “Lycorus” refers to the mistress of the Roman leader Mark Anthony. Of course, there are other names for this popular bulb: “Cluster amaryllis”, “Equinox flower”, “Hurricane lilies”, “Magic lily”, “Resurrection lily”, and “Surprise lily”. Yes, this extraordinary perennial bulb is in the amaryllis family and is a native of China, Korea and Japan, but there are varieties that are native to the southeastern U.S. including North Carolina. … Continue Reading