Dec 9, 2012 | Garden Celebrations, Inspiration, my gardens, You Can Grow That!
Or if not actually grow it, you can add it to what you’ve grown. Humor can always be cultivated. .
Dec 4, 2012 | You Can Grow That!
As we enter into winter I’m reminded of the ways a garden helps keep our lives fresh and new. Living where there is a dramatic change in the weather from season to season already prompts us to accept change, and the altered landscape calls us to view our...
Nov 4, 2012 | plants I love, You Can Grow That!
Not only is Nicotiana mutabilis a magnet for the hummers, it’s also very long lasting in the fall garden. This flowering tobacco sails through light frosts and continues to bloom into November in my part of the country. Here’s what you need to know to grow...
Oct 19, 2012 | plants I love, You Can Grow That!
Dear Nicotiana mutabilis, This is just a quick note to say thanks, once again, for being a great plant in my garden. You’re so reliable at showing up in early summer and then flowering from mid-summer into November. I’m very glad that you’re...
Oct 13, 2012 | Garden Celebrations, Inspiration, You Can Grow That!
You Can Grow That! I was in a garden today that reminded me about two important things: color and rest. The gardener, Alan Richards, used bold colors very effectively on walls, furniture and garden ornaments. Once again I thought of how New Englanders are just too...
Oct 12, 2012 | Inspiration, Life's Gardens, plants I love, You Can Grow That!
I arrived at the Garden Writer’s Association annual meeting site yesterday. We’re in Tucson, AZ, and once again I’m pleased that this meeting moves to a new location every year. It’s always interesting to see how people garden in climates that...
