Jun 9, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 9 Does a little knowledge lead to dissatisfaction? Could the desire for perfection escort us toward greed? Are we better off assuming all is well, or is it preferable to be informed but discontented? I’m a bit obsessed with rain, you see....
Jun 8, 2010 | Inspiration, Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 8 I was looking at The English Garden magazine the other day and stopped to read about a small garden tour in Great Britain, planned for 2011. Included was a visit to many of the most glorious gardens in that country. Someday, I want to...
Jun 7, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 7 Last night I woke up at 1 AM and glanced out the window as I walked to the bathroom. There were huge fireflies outside, moving fast, and blinking five rapid flashes followed by a pause. No, I was not dreaming. I stayed up for some time...
Jun 6, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 6 When my kids were young I would occasionally give them an incentive to do something that was difficult. “That’s terrible,” other mothers would say. “You should never bribe children because they should learn to do something just because...
Jun 5, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 5 I hate to admit this, but Laura Schlessinger was in my head as I gardened today. I heard her radio program a few years ago and she was saying something about the best attitude being gratitude. As I weeded and planted, and tried not to be...
Jun 4, 2010 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – June 4 I’m planting like crazy this year: perennials, shrubs, groundcovers and annuals. Yummy, healthy plants go into the soil that I’ve loosened and amended, and I water them in. I place them in the ground with great hope and optimism… yet I...
