My Corner of Katy

Cindy, MCOK: Katy, TX, United States; Welcome to my corner of Katy, a Texas cottage garden on the far west side of Houston. My gardens are filled with a wealth of native and adapted plants to welcome wildlife - especially birds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators - to this suburban corner lot. I've been gardening here for over 24 years now. As the lawn has shrunk and the gardens have grown, the Head Gardener and I have gained not only knowledge and experience, but friends and compatriots who love gardens and gardening as much as we do. It's both a joy and a privilege to share the garden with neighbors and passersby. You're always welcome to stop and smell the flowers!

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