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November 7, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Bliss In A Brandywine Garden – A Book Review

Bliss should be the name of the soil found in the Brandywine Valley. I am a firm believer that this soil is what might be found in heaven. The Brandywine Valley is famous for its history, historic homes, and beautiful gardens. From Longwood to Chanticleer, it offers a multitude of diverse … [Read more...]

November 2, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Missing Cornbread’s Beautiful Bouquet’s

Missing the once vibrant feel of downtown DC was quite noticeable last week. If silence could be visually loud it would have hurt my ears. It definitely shook my soul. There were very few people on the street, less coming from the subway underground and the sounds of a bustling City were … [Read more...]

October 27, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Celosia – Purposefully Pink In The Garden

Imagine finding a pink Celosia in the garden in October, a month where we honor cancer survivors. When I noticed this bloom, my imagination saw a flamenco dancer. A beautiful bloom, ready to dance and raise her skirt, twirling about with glee. We know the journey is not easy, but Celosia says it all … [Read more...]

October 25, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Kaleidoscopes of Color in Autumn

As I embrace the beginning of a new season, the colors I observe are amazing. Reminding me of looking into a seasonal kaleidoscope that amazes and makes me pause. I bend to retrieve any leaf that makes the words "oh my...that is beautiful", fall from my lips. Gently tucking them into my pocket, it … [Read more...]

October 8, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Joy Found In The Garden

JOY IN THE MORNING Daily Joy is what I would call my morning walk. Most days, I have the opportunity to walk at daybreak to greet the day. Observing what new gift nature has placed along my path. I cannot properly describe how much I anticipate the daily gifts which are revealed as the day begins … [Read more...]

September 22, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Laura Dowling – Unique Floral Conversations

Laura Dowling is a unique woman. Not just because she was the former Chief Floral Designer for the White House, she is deeper than one job. I had the opportunity to be introduced to her book, Floral Diplomacy At The White House in 2017. Explaining how challenging it was to address the demands of the … [Read more...]

September 13, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Wine, Women, and Discovering The Legacy Wine Trail

Wine is a part of life for many people. For some, it is the perfect drink for winding down at night. It is also a great drink to share with friends. For many years I looked forward to September. You see, September was the month of Wine Festivals. The Maryland Wine Festival and the Virginia Wine … [Read more...]

September 12, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Maryland – Banneker, Mead, and Pollinators

Maryland offers agricultural gifts that many are not familiar with. I had the pleasure of exploring Maryland as a tourist, as I unintentionally paused. Donning my mask I signed up for two programs at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park. There's a lot of information on Benjamin Banneker, not … [Read more...]

September 5, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Let It Be – A Gardener’s Mantra For Embracing Joy

There are so many secrets found in our gardens. What nature requires of us is simple. Pause, observe and appreciate nature's gifts. This has been the perfect year to just let it be. Our garden does not need to be tinkered with daily for perfection. Nature knows what she is doing, so we should learn … [Read more...]

August 29, 2020 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Chiswick – Memories of An English Garden On My Mind

Last year, England was part of my August reset. Thoughts of leaving Paris on a high-speed train underwater to a place I daydreamed about was exciting. The two hours from Paris on the Eurostar was uneventful. London was closer than I anticipated. One of my garden club members Eileen met me in London … [Read more...]

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