Oct 20, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 20 When I woke up this morning I immediately saw that it was absolutely magical outside. Some parts of the yard were heavily frosted, while those closer to the lake were covered not with frost, but with fog. I walked around the property...
Oct 19, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 19 I had a hard time working indoors this afternoon. I have an article to write and a book to work on…but the sun came out and it was over 50 degrees, making it difficult to sit at the computer. After spending the morning helping...
Oct 18, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 18 Today I read a news report about the people who died after spending time in a sweat lodge. The article I read said that those in the lodge were on a “spiritual warriors” retreat. It is horrible when anyone who is seeking spiritual...
Oct 17, 2009 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 17 I got an email today from friend and rosarian Oz Osborn. He was thanking me for promoting today’s Lower Cape Rose Society meeting on GardenLine, which I was delighted to do. He closed this note by saying, “It’s all about the roses,...
Oct 16, 2009 | Garden Prayer, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 16 If you’re not feeling tip top – not absolutely depressed, mind you, but just a bit blue and not-quite-up-to-snuff – I recommend the following: exercise, prayer and homemade soup. It was grey, cold and damp today, and although nothing...
Oct 15, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 15 I’m always willing to get drunk on garden color, from the yellow spring daffodils to the brilliant annuals in August. In the fall, however, colorful foliage not only catches my eye, but my heart as well. We know that in a few weeks...
