Nov 5, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – November 5 Every day the sun seems to be noticeably lower in the sky. Sunset comes earlier, and because of the angle of the light, the evening landscapes are more dramatic. Today I looked out at the woods around 3:30, and the leaf-carpeted...
Nov 4, 2009 | my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – November 4 You will, I’m sure, forgive me for not posting much today. It is my 37th wedding anniversary, and my husband has just arrived home this morning from being at sea….
Nov 3, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – November 3 It was beautiful today, so after breakfast I headed out to the garden. As I pulled out the frost-killed plants, I noticed some bright green foliage among them. Weeds. Next I went into the vegetable garden, and once again, the weeds...
Nov 2, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – November 2 This morning I took photos of the dry garden. The Aster Raydon’s Favorite, that I got from North Creek Nurseries, is looking luminous, and even the small, variegated yucca plants are coming into their own. When I downloaded the...
Oct 31, 2009 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 31 Years ago I worked first as a fiber artist, and then as a graphic artist. I was mildly successful at these pursuits, but the work wasn’t as consistent or as profitable as I wanted it to be. I spent a number of years wondering why the...
Oct 30, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – October 30 I arrived home today after five days spent visiting my mother and family. I am drained… from the travel, a concentrated effort to help my mom, and from putting energy into situations that I can and cannot change. I won’t go into...
