Avocado, a delicious capsule of goodness I have come to embrace. The avocado was a foreign object to me. I grew up eating good ole southern fare. This green capsule, now called one of the superfoods, has officially taken my tastebuds hostage. I am no stranger to trying new and different … [Read more...]
Scent of Winter – A Sweetness In The Air
The scent of the season can be brought inside and enjoyed while nesting. Scent during the cold months of winter are welcomed indoors and out. There are some fragrances that we anticipate and others we do not. Scents play such a role in our lives. As a gardener in the off season I seek out … [Read more...]
Stillness in Winter – A Gift to The Gardener
Stillness in winter is perfect for autumnal tasks. When the air is crisp and the leaves are falling leaf removal is on our mind. Which is why autumn in winter is a gift for this gardener. The stillness of winter beckoned me to see what I could get done on a warm December day. My stool and the … [Read more...]
Planting Seeds of Kindness Along The Way
Planting seeds impacts the future in many circumstances. Here is a glance at how seeds sown into my world this February have inspired me. Planting seeds can be accomplished in more ways than one. The opportunity for us to share positive seeds as we practice kindness are everywhere. This month of … [Read more...]
Heartfelt Valentines for Gardeners
Heartfelt Valentines Day gifts can be carefully curated with just a little special attention to the message you want to send. Heartfelt gifts for Valentine's day come in many forms. Especially for the Gardener in your life. Finding unique ways to say I Love You for those who enjoy having their … [Read more...]
Heart Health Month – Grow Red On Purpose
Heart Health Month should be celebrated all year long. February has been declared the designated month to focus on heart health. February is American Heart Month. President Lyndon B. Johnson made this a designated month of recognizing hearth health via Proclamation 3566. On the first Friday of … [Read more...]
Seeds – Fellowshipping and Swapping
Seeds are one of the most economical ways to begin gardening. Pass along or purchased, seeds are the gift that keeps on giving. Seeds can plant memorable moments of joy for the home and the garden. A mere seed from a favored plant or an item one has dreams of growing can invoke happiness. Every … [Read more...]
Nasturtiums – Party Girl In the Garden
Nasturtiums are considered the party girls of the summer garden. Used here and there, she can bring joy to a gardener's garden. Nasturtiums are an annual that should be considered for any summer garden. Planted in the ground or in a container, this easy to grow annual should be invited to your … [Read more...]
MANTS50 – A Family Affair Continues To Grow
MANTS50 - The Mid-Atlantic Nursery and Trade Show is fifty years young and is here to lead the industry into the future. MANTS50 was the start of the 2020 garden season for many in the horticulture industry. What is MANTS? MANTS incorporated in 1970 and is known as the Mid-Atlantic … [Read more...]
2019…Cultivating My Garden
2019...this was quite the year in more ways than one... The past decade was filled with unanticipated life-changing events. 2019 had more hiccups than the other 9 years. As a gardener, when I pause to consider this decade or season, everything that I could not imagine happening ...kind of … [Read more...]
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