Oct 25, 2012 | my gardens
We feed the birds all year long, delighting in the permanent residents at Poison Ivy Acres as well as the temporary visitors that are passing through. From bluebirds to bluejays, cardinals to chickadees, crows and morning doves, we love them all. The constant motion...
Oct 24, 2012 | Life's Gardens, my gardens
Why does it seem that in some periods you can be very busy but manage to get everything done, while at other times you’re constantly playing catch up? Occasionally time seems elastic, and in your corner, but in other periods it’s less accommodating. Or is it just me?...
Oct 1, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, plants I love
Yes, although it’s the end of September I’m focusing today on the month of June. You see, I was looking back through my photographs for the year in preparation for a talk, and came upon a shot of the dry garden. This bed is up by the road and I’ve...
Sep 25, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
One of the talks I give is about the eight rules for being a successful gardener. Since none of these guidelines concerns soil, watering, planting or fertilizer, they are applicable to most areas of life. One of the rules is to embrace change. Plants are constantly...
Sep 22, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
How often have you come home after a hectic day desperate to regain even a smidgen of serenity? We lead busy lives that range from rich with experiences and accomplishments to crowded with crisis and coping strategies. At the end of the day it’s a blessing if we can...
Sep 21, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, my gardens, plants I love, Reasons To Grow Your Own Vegetables, What's for dinner?
Here we are in late September and we are still eating out of the garden. Two vegetables are particularly impressive right now; I’m continuing to love a squash I’ve planted for five years plus a pepper from Burpee that is my new BFF. Tonight the two got together for...
