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 6, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 6 At the garden center today I was taking photos of the plant relocation. The front greenhouse is being renovated so all the houseplants needed to be moved to the larger space that is fondly called The Taj Mahal. Coming...
Feb 5, 2012 | Inspiration, my gardens, You Can Grow That!
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – January 5 Perhaps the number one reason to plant a garden is because looking at flowers makes us happy. Feel better? I know I do.
Feb 4, 2012 | Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 4 Today I was impressed by the biennials in my garden. The perennials are either completely dormant or staying close to the ground. This allows the biennials to dominate and they are taking advantage, soaking up the sun...
Jan 29, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – January 29 Sometimes they work out and sometimes not. Usually between the planning and the execution are many small steps to be taken. We get diverted, and then, if we really want to give those plans their best chance to succeed,...
Jan 21, 2012 | Garden Celebrations, Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – January 21 When I got up this morning it was a bit misty outside, but there was no significant precipitation as I drove into the station. Two hours later, when GardenLine ended, the snow was falling and the roads were getting...