Mar 11, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 11 Last Sunday I spoke about perennial bed maintenance at the Chicago Flower Show, and tomorrow I’ll give the same talk to the Cape Cod Master Gardener’s Backyard Horticultural class. Needless to say, this has me thinking about...
Mar 10, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 10 It was the third day above fifty degrees in this area, and it’s amazing to see how the plants are responding. As I walked around Poison Ivy Acres with The Dog I saw emerging tips of daylily foliage, blooming crocus and many weeds. The...
Mar 9, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Pet Peeves, products I hate, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 9 I was parked next to the Osterville Library today as a landscape crew was doing their spring cleanup. When I pulled into the space the noise from the leaf blowers was so loud I was afraid for my hearing should I step out of the car. The...
Mar 8, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 8 I arrived home from the Midwest late this afternoon, and as always, felt grateful to be back at Poison Ivy Acres. It was above fifty degrees, so it felt as if spring is near. Notice I said near not here…I may be glad to be home, but I’m...
Mar 7, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 7 – On Assignment In Chicago Most people who came of age in the late 60’s and early 70’s are familiar with the phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally.” There is great wisdom in this slogan. As individuals we may not have the power to...
Mar 6, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 6 – On Assignment in Chicago I walked though the Chicago Flower and Garden Show today, enjoying the many exhibits and, of course, all the colorful flowers. It wasn’t the gardens that wowed me today, however, but the table...
