About Lady Mo Pascoe-Hoyal

Lady Mo Pascoe-Hoyal

Lady Mo Pascoe-Hoyal is a published writer, songwriter, and avid gardener residing in Central Louisiana. Despite facing various challenges, including disabilities from multiple accidents, Mo remains an ardent advocate for growth and resilience. Inspired by the spirit of aloha and the beauty of nature, she continues to find solace and joy in the art of gardening.

Articles by Lady Mo Pascoe-Hoyal

Aunt Clara’s Lemon Tree

Aunt Clara’s Lemon Tree

Sometimes life gives you lemons—or at least, you think it does. It all started with a little seed from the bottom of my morning teacup, a tiny pip I couldn’t  …
What’s It Like to Be Mike McGrath?

What’s It Like to Be Mike McGrath?

You can learn a lot about a person just by reading what they write. Some folks come off kind, others terse, some brilliant, and some—well, a bit outrageous. But Mike  …
The Gardens of Happiness

The Gardens of Happiness

The story of the Gardens of Happiness began when we moved into a charming home in California nestled in a safe, welcoming neighborhood. To my delight, the backyard revealed a  …
The “Inka Dinka Doo” Tomato

The “Inka Dinka Doo” Tomato

When I was 10 years old, television was still a novelty in our home. Our family delighted in the weekly viewing of “The Jimmy Durante Show”, with its catchy signature  …
Stone Flowers

Stone Flowers

More and more, less and less seems to get planted in the grounds and gardens here. Could it be because I live on a road named Pandora? Hardly. I'll be  …
These Days, Too, Have Passed

These Days, Too, Have Passed

McKenzie was the first to grace and bless my garden. As soon as I could, I brought this baby girl to my garden of refuge: refuge from anything, anything at  …
Miracle in Pink

Miracle in Pink

Many of us pray for miracles. I know I do. However, there is a lot to be said for continual blessings! Miracles would be like supernatural interventions that occur in  …