Aug 10, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – August 10 Yesterday I was at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Viewing beautiful gardens that combine great plants in an attractive way is always a treat, of course. This particular botanical garden is especially enjoyable for...
Aug 5, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – August 5 I had great intentions of working for a good, long stretch in the garden today but the humid, 87 degree weather changed my mind. We harvested potatoes, picked basil for pesto, and tied up dahlias this morning but by 10 AM...
Aug 2, 2012 | As I See It, Life's Gardens, Pet Peeves
Would you hesitate to buy a puppy or kitten because sometime in the future your pet might die? And if that dog or cat got sick should you be allowed to return it to the breeder and get your money back? I think that most people would answer “no” to both those...
Jul 30, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – July 30 When people tour my garden for the first time one flower in particular catches their eye. “Oh, what is this?” they ask. It’s interesting that the Emilia javanica ‘Scarlet Magic’ draws them because it’s one of the smallest...
Jul 29, 2012 | Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – July 28 My husband and I have two vegetable gardens. Before we came to Poison Ivy Acres we rented a plot in a community garden because we didn’t have enough sun or space to grow veggies in our yard. Once we moved and had enough...
Jul 25, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Reasons To Grow Your Own Vegetables
can produce a feast. Garden Reports and Rejoicing – July 24 I love the time of year when we can come home and pick dinner. The new potatoes are ready, the chard is thick, the beans and summer squash are prolific and we’re picking several tomatoes per day....
