June Blooms
“What is a weed? A flower whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” ~ Emerson Because of the late-season rains, the weeds have been overwhelming. I have been…
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The Art of Gardening
“If an herb looks nice in a border, then why not grow it there? Why not grow anything anywhere, so long as it looks right where it is? That is, surely, the art of gardening.”…
Posy Poetry
“With joy and poetry, sunshine feels cozy.Spring is blooming with the power of posies.” ~ Cynthia Brian Do you remember holding hands with friends, walking in a circle,…
March forward!
“Fascination is fertilizer. Whatever you place your attention on grows.” ~ Alan Cohen The rain finally arrived at the end of February, followed by several warm days…
The Early Show
“The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” ~ Gertrude Wister With the rainy December weather and…
Honoring holiday houseplants
“Every plant is a teacher, and every gift is a lesson in love.” - unknown The holidays bring joy, celebration, and gifts. If we are fortunate, many of those gifts are…
Inspired by nature
“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” Andy Rooney It’s the most magical time of the year! As I drive through neighborhoods, the outdoor…
Fall into autumn
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” - George Elliot Frogs and crickets.…