Jul 1, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – July 1 This is a tale of four ‘Rozanne’ Geraniums, differences in genetics or locations, and taking action when something no longer serves. I’ll begin with my four plants. I have one Geranium ‘Rozanne’ that was sent to me as a test plant from...
Jun 30, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 30 The day couldn’t have been more perfect, and before I get to the heart of today’s post I must thank those who said you were readers of this blog and listeners to GardenLine. One delightful woman told me that I was on her “bucket list”...
Jun 28, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 28 My day was hectic crazy, mostly out of the garden. More than the usual mish-mash, and a mix of many aspects of life. You don’t want the details, trust me. But at one point in the day I knew that I really wanted to do something in...
Jun 27, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 27 Knowing that hundreds of people will be visiting my property this week, I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. Which is impossible, if we’re being absolutely truthful here. My garden isn’t a stage set, and we live here. There...
Jun 26, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 26 As I’ve mentioned, Poison Ivy Acres will be on a fundraising garden tour this coming Wednesday. I’ve been through the I’ve-got-months-until-the-tour period, followed by manic must-get-everything-planted stage, the...
Jun 25, 2010 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 25 My blogging friend John, over at John and Liza’s Garden, has recently had an episode with his heart. He says he needs to “slow down” and let the younger generation do the heavy work. That’s fine, but I encouraged him to get out in the...