Oct 18, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – October 18 One thing that I love about gardens and gardening is that it almost forces us to stay open. The garden constantly challenges our most opinionated selves, asking questions and making comments such as, “You say you don’t...
Oct 17, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – October 16th Part of my day was spent dumping out annual containers and preparing assorted houseplants to come back indoors. We haven’t yet had a frost in South East Massachusetts, but it’s only a matter of a couple of weeks away....
Oct 15, 2011 | Bloggers Bloom Day, Garden Reports and Rejoicing
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – October 15 Finally before it’s passed I remember that the fifteenth of every month is Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day. I got outside with the camera before the sun went down, which is happening earlier and earlier these...
Oct 14, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – October 14 What is it about the daisy shaped flower that captures our hearts? Is it the simplicity? Are these types of blooms somehow permanently linked to cheerfulness? Does the daisy mysteriously call to our hearts, or do they...
Oct 12, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – October 12 Last night I spoke in northern Massachusetts about gardening in shade. When I asked the audience what was difficult about shade gardening, several people responded, “Not enough color” or “There’s a limited number of...
