Spring thinking in autumn
Sep 08, 2025
We’re in the final month of the gardening season, and it’s time to think about spring. I want to wander the garden and wistfully caress each bloom and plant, sit on the step and drink it all in. A har
For the love of Veronica
Jul 02, 2025
Veronica is stylish. I'm talking about plants, not the famed Archie comic book character. But it is certainly a welcome character in my garden.
For the best blooms, prune in June
Jun 05, 2025
The garden has burst into bloom. In May and at the beginning of June the flowering shrubs, many with only a hint of green for leaves, bloom. Forsythia with their yellow flowers stand out among the whi
Celebrating mom with extra help
May 07, 2025
In the month of May, we celebrate mothers. Lunch with family is always nice. However, as a mom, and, if we are fortunate enough to still have our mothers with us, at this stage in life there is no nee
Springing back to life
Apr 04, 2025
Happy spring gardeners! April is such an exciting month. We can really see that the season has changed and soon, so soon, the garden is going to spring to life. At the beginning of the month, early bl
Searching for a lucky clover
Mar 05, 2025
In March, everywhere but outside has pops of green. Shamrocks, leprechauns, green garlands, and four-leafed clover emerge ahead of springtime. These decorations displayed to celebrate St. Patrick’s Da