Oct 28, 2012 | As I See It, Life's Gardens
I spent part of my day culling through the images in my photo library. It’s embarrassing to admit how many not-too-horrible but definitely not useable photographs I’ve held onto. Some of it is the same belief that causes my basement to be filled with stuff: this might...
Oct 5, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Pet Peeves
Even the most assiduous gardener has weeds that need pulling. The most experienced horticulturalist sees plants die. Home landscapers find that areas of their property have gotten away from them and gone wild. Very attentive plant people sometimes feel overwhelmed,...
Aug 5, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – August 5 I had great intentions of working for a good, long stretch in the garden today but the humid, 87 degree weather changed my mind. We harvested potatoes, picked basil for pesto, and tied up dahlias this morning but by 10 AM...
Jun 26, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – June 26 There was a three-year period in my adult life when I was without my gardens. During this time I mostly stayed away from visiting other landscapes because I was extremely jealous of anyone who was able to grow things. Once...
Jun 19, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – June 19 If you’re a gardener, one of the benefits of traveling is seeing familiar plant in unfamiliar surroundings. Noticing that the Centranthus ruber you carefully cultivate is a weed in parts of Italy, for example, or...
