Oct 12, 2012 | Inspiration, Life's Gardens, plants I love, You Can Grow That!
I arrived at the Garden Writer’s Association annual meeting site yesterday. We’re in Tucson, AZ, and once again I’m pleased that this meeting moves to a new location every year. It’s always interesting to see how people garden in climates that...
Sep 10, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, my gardens, plants I love
Put a note on your calender next May or early June that reads PLANT DAHLIAS. Or Dahlias, zinnias and Verbena bonariensis, for that matter. With this mix of plants you’ll be able to pick technicolor bouquets in the late summer and fall. Since I live in a warm...
Sep 3, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
On the day when we celebrate workers, perhaps it’s fitting to also acknowledge the fruits of our labors. Good things take effort. Here’s to all those who are willing to work to create something beneficial or beautiful.
Aug 24, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, my gardens
I visited a friend’s garden the other day and admired her tomatoes. They were Indigo Rose, a variety bred by Jim Myers at Oregon State University. I took one home since I was so impressed with how lovely the fruit is. My review: love the color, but not the taste. I’d...
Aug 23, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration
The path that runs through the entry garden is winding and several Calamintha ‘White Cloud’ spill over the flagstones. When the hose is pulled along the path to water selected garden plants or containers, it usually ends up smashing the Calamintha. I’ve put up with...
Aug 10, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – August 10 Yesterday I was at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Viewing beautiful gardens that combine great plants in an attractive way is always a treat, of course. This particular botanical garden is especially enjoyable for...
