May 31, 2011 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 31 People come into the garden center at this time of year, see shrubs, trees or perennials that are in bloom and ask, “How long does this flower?” When I candidly answer, “About two weeks,” they say, “Oh…” and turn...
May 30, 2011 | my gardens, plants I love, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 30 One of the great pleasures of gardening is when you stop gardening, take a shower, then sit overlooking the landscape…preferably while sipping a glass of wine. Since I worked all day I only spent an hour planting in...
May 28, 2011 | my gardens, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 28 The area along the top of my rock walls is difficult to plant. When the walls were constructed, gravel was dumped behind the wall to allow for good drainage. This means of construction is good for the longevity of the...
May 26, 2011 | Inspiration, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 26 Without thinking, answer this: If you don’t see the same shrub planted on either side of the front door, would this drive you crazy every time you pull into the driveway? Symmetrical people would always answer, “Yes.”...
May 25, 2011 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 25 …and some are not. Today I had one of the former and I’m totally, completely grateful. I did not have to get into an automobile once today, and from 7 AM until 5:30 PM I was in the garden. I weeded, planted annuals,...
May 24, 2011 | Garden Prayer, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From An Opinionated Gardener
Report From An Opinionated Gardener – May 24 My gardens, The Rapture and 1940’s gospel music have all rooted in my mind these past few days. Let me begin by asking this: Have you ever had a tune stuck in your head so that you wake in the night listening to your...
