Sep 28, 2009 | growing the spirit, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 28th Today I flew home from the GWA meeting in Raleigh. I am always grateful when air travel is uneventful, and thankful when I have a good book to make the hours of waiting, flying and commuting from the airport fly by. On this trip,...
Sep 27, 2009 | Life's Gardens, plants I love, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 27 – on assignment in Raleigh, NC As I began this year of conscious cultivation, one of the things I vowed to grow was the plants that I’m familiar with. Today I added a new plant to my knowledge bank: Salvia mexicana. I saw...
Sep 26, 2009 | Garden Celebrations, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 26 – on assignment in North Carolina As part of the Garden Writers Association meeting, I toured several public gardens today. The highpoint for me was the stop at Seeds. This non-profit says that its goal is “to teach people to...
Sep 25, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 25 – on assignment in Raleigh, NC I was a hand weaver and fiber artist in the old days, and at one point I was searching for a new direction for this work. It wasn’t coming easily, but another craftsperson gave me some good...
Sep 24, 2009 | my gardens, plants I love, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 24 – on assignment in Raleigh, NC My name is C.L. Fornari and I am an out-of-control plant person. I’m here at the Garden Writers annual meeting, where they are feeding my addiction. Yes, I am also getting informed about new...
Sep 23, 2009 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – September 23 – on assignment in Raleigh, NC I went to the “first timer’s reception” at the Garden Writers meeting today. Those who are at this annual event for the first time gathered with others, like myself, who are willing to mentor...
