Culture is all up in the foods we have grown to love. This book tells a story that will have you growing fresh vegetables just to try the recipes! Culture is celebrated as we experience new foods, as well as ways to cook. Figuring out what to try in our gardens can be defined by the foods we are … [Read more...]
Mourning and Celebrating Life In The Garden
Mourning the loss of a family member or friend is always hard. You never want to forget them... Mourning is defined by Merriam-Webster as the act of sorrowing. An outward sign of grief for a person's death. We know that nothing is forever, but when our lives are touched by this thing called … [Read more...]
Feelings…Embracing Nature In Difficult Times
Feelings of joy warm my soul whenever I am in the garden. Feelings are usually triggered in reaction to an external event. Emotions and feelings are two different reactions to certain situations. If we look around us, feelings of sadness are everywhere. The current worldwide situation has many … [Read more...]
Lady Banks…Welcome Home
Lady Banks is a rose I grew in my Virginia garden. Lady Banks rose is a familiar sight in many southern cities. Having lived in Virginia, wandering through the historic neighborhoods in late Spring was magical. A bright spot in my day was catching a glimpse of the Lady Banks rose as she danced … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Earth In Her Hands…
Book reviews bring me joy. Especially when they speak my language. Book reviews are one of my favorite things to do, other than gardening. Especially when they are about gardens, gardening or garden travel. I recently had the opportunity to review a book published by Timber Press. I want to say … [Read more...]
Ruffles of The Peony Party – A Celebration
Ruffles and flourishes like a crinoline slip as the Peony Parade begins. Ruffles make me happy. Reminding me of the dresses my Mom would make to celebrate the Spring season. Particularly for Easter. When I was a toddler, Mom's mindset was the more fabric the better. When I see old photos, I wish … [Read more...]
Saplings of Strength and Survival
Acorns are the seeds that grow saplings of strength that survive in times of crises and chaos. Saplings are often overlooked when we think about the landscape. We adore the gift of shade that trees like maples and oaks provide. The autumnal leaf color is a visual gift as we anticipate the … [Read more...]
Being Present In The Moment
Being present in the moment helps one appreciate the act of living. Being present in the moment is a state of mind that might be difficult at the moment. Having to practice social distancing after 4 days gives me a reason to pause. I am such a people person. The reality of more distancing is … [Read more...]
Creating In The Midst of Chaos
Creating in the midst of chaos is a skill worth having. Mental words games and creating moments of laughter always help me cope. I refuse to use the other "C" word in the news these days. I am thinking of positive actions in the garden. Creating joyful moments that will allow me to destress is good … [Read more...]
Self-Care In Anticipation of Embracing The Garden
Self-care at this time of world-wide chaos is so important. Self-care in a time of chaos and crises is a good thing. It does not matter if you are a Weekend warrior, one who lightly dabbles in the garden, or employed fulltime. In the wonderful world of horticulture, taking care of your self is … [Read more...]
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