Mar 1, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, growing the spirit, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – March 1 It isn’t winter nor is it spring. It’s not time, therefore, to hunker down and be cozy, nor is it appropriate to start planting. It’s March in New England. Truth be told, most of us have periods of March...
Feb 24, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 22 I will admit that they are creepy looking. And yes, they hide under the shingles of your house or the pots on your deck. Certainly, they eat dahlias, butterfly bush and young annuals early in the season. Nevertheless,...
Feb 21, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 21 Gardeners often talk about putting the “right plant in the right place.” Usually this refers to matching a plant to existing cultural conditions. We want to put moisture lovers where it’s wet or shade plants where...
Feb 12, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 12 Should you have a small space, don’t hesitate to plant a garden. A tiny area can be cultivated so that it’s charming and filled with flowers. Ditto a large property of course. In the landscape and beyond,...
Feb 11, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, You Can Grow That!
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 11 Building on yesterday’s thoughts on the power of one, I’m pleased that one of my favorite garden blogs, GardenRant, put up my guest post today. Whether you’re a garden blogger or back-yard-gardener,...
Feb 10, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 10 As we approach the spring planting season I’m reflecting on the power we all have to make changes. Be those alterations to a landscape or beyond, we all have more influence than we realize. Sometimes all it takes in...
