Mar 1, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, growing the spirit, Inspiration, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – March 1 It isn’t winter nor is it spring. It’s not time, therefore, to hunker down and be cozy, nor is it appropriate to start planting. It’s March in New England. Truth be told, most of us have periods of March...
Feb 21, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 21 Gardeners often talk about putting the “right plant in the right place.” Usually this refers to matching a plant to existing cultural conditions. We want to put moisture lovers where it’s wet or shade plants where...
Feb 19, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 19 We gardeners try so hard. From soil amendments to fertilizers, from plant supports to pest control, we strive to help our gardens in every way possible. And all this work is worthwhile, we say, so that our plants can...
Feb 14, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, plants I love
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 14 Sometimes seeing something in a new context, or using materials in a fresh way, can expand our creativity. Lacking an assortment of fresh flowers from the garden (witch-hazel and hellebore petals are lovely but...
Feb 12, 2012 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Life's Gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – February 12 Should you have a small space, don’t hesitate to plant a garden. A tiny area can be cultivated so that it’s charming and filled with flowers. Ditto a large property of course. In the landscape and beyond,...
