Feb 16, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 16 It’s that time of year again and I’m hear to say that if there’s a flower show within driving distance, you should go. You should go for a dose of spring, of course. Flower shows remind us that...
Feb 14, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 14 Sometimes seeing something in a new context, or using materials in a fresh way, can expand our creativity. Lacking an assortment of fresh flowers from the garden (witch-hazel and hellebore petals are lovely but...
Feb 8, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 8 Every once in awhile I open a folder on my desktop that is labeled “core beliefs/values.” I don’t know about you, but I find that it’s easy to lose track of such convictions when dealing with everyday life. Sometimes I...
Feb 6, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 6 At the garden center today I was taking photos of the plant relocation. The front greenhouse is being renovated so all the houseplants needed to be moved to the larger space that is fondly called The Taj Mahal. Coming...
Feb 5, 2012 | Inspiration, my gardens, You Can Grow That!
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – January 5 Perhaps the number one reason to plant a garden is because looking at flowers makes us happy. Feel better? I know I do.
Feb 4, 2012 | Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 4 Today I was impressed by the biennials in my garden. The perennials are either completely dormant or staying close to the ground. This allows the biennials to dominate and they are taking advantage, soaking up the sun...