Feb 14, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – February 14 A couple of years ago I was talking with a man at the garden center who was trying to figure out if he should get a plant for his girlfriend for Valentine’s day. “Does she like plants?” I asked. “Not really,” he said, looking...
Feb 13, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – February 13 What goes around, comes around, we’re fond of saying. Whether it’s literally true that what we give is returned to us or not, believing in the golden rule, to treat others as we want to be treated, is a wise ethical code. I wish...
Feb 12, 2010 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
You’re Invited! What: A Garden Party Where: In Your Own Backyard When: Whenever it’s pleasant to be outside. Directions: Come into the garden… and bring your entire self. Bring your talents and your disabilities. Bring your love of adventure. Bring your...
Feb 11, 2010 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – February 11 We gardeners are all about transformation. We believe we can take a patch of weed-filled earth (let’s face it – there is seldom bare soil) or a boring lawn, and turn it into a foliage and flower-filled delight. My husband and I, for...
Feb 10, 2010 | Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – February 10 As I plan, optimistically, for my 2010 gardens, I remind myself that none of it is a sure thing. The season might be wet and cold again, so the tomatoes will get late blight. Or it could be the hottest, driest summer on record. My...
Feb 9, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – February 9 A snowstorm is predicted for tomorrow, with a total accumulation of 5 to 9 inches. Some forecasters say more, of course, because when they hype total snow amounts that means that people will keep watching or listening to their...
