256 pages, 110 ideas, and words that clearly define the term "floral bliss". I touched every page of this book, not once but more than once. Perhaps I am too embarrassed to share how many times. The book, Floratopia, is as awesome as its author, Jan Johnson. Jan Johnsen gets it. A garden … [Read more...]
Ready – Spring, Cicadas, and More
Ready is a phrase that many gardeners are using these days. After a period of unintentional pausing, followed by an unpredictable winter, we are ready. For what one might ask? To get back outside, feel the soil between our fingers, and experience floral bliss in our own space. It is the beginning … [Read more...]
Hillside Help When You Need It
As we celebrate Women's History Month, I could not think of a better time to share the ingenuity of a particular woman. You might not know Coleen by name, but you will remember how she made hillsides not as challenging. The Hillside Planter has evolved as a way to solve a problem in the landscape. … [Read more...]
Deer-Resistance – A Possibility In the Northeast
Deer-resistant plants are a hot topic on the tongues of many gardeners. Most gardeners in the Northeast have a love-hate relationship with deer. Fact or fiction? Do we really have native plants that are pretty as an option? Is there a gardener that has experienced these resistant plants? Are there … [Read more...]
Herb Gardening – Contained Success In The Garden
Herbs can be such great garden friends. If you are growing in the ground or in a container, herbs are indispensable. Sue Goetz, acclaimed Garden designer, writer, and speaker has written a book on herbs. Herb gardening can be creative and fun. Complete Container Herb Gardening - Design and Grow … [Read more...]
She Sheds – A Gift To Remember
She Sheds are a necessity to some and a luxury to others. As a gardener, a She Shed or a place to call my own is essential. Erika Kotite has written a book that helps with the planning and optional uses of a She Shed. The owner of a She Shed should undertake the processes outlined in the book, … [Read more...]
Illuminating Calm In The Garden
Illuminating yellow and Ultimate gray are the 2021 Pantone colors of the year. Two colors that are indicative of what we need right now in this garden I call life. Pantone has chosen a color of the year for the past 21 years. The color of the year reflects current trends. In my opinion, the colors … [Read more...]
Dr. King – A Sower of Good Seeds
Dr. Martin Luther King was quite influential in moving the civil rights movement forward. I often wonder who will step into his shoes to keep the momentum going. After much thought, it is not up to one person to add movement behind the defined mission. It is up to each of us to aid in fulfilling the … [Read more...]
Survival – The Garden Shows Us How
Survival is the second item on the list we consider enhancing our landscapes. Usually, we consider if we like it or not and wonder how big does it grow. Sometimes we even wonder about water requirements. In today's world, survival is often not a prerequisite. Understanding the needs of each plant is … [Read more...]
England – Bliss, Blooms, and Blessings
England is memorable for more than just the Royal Family. The gardens in England are diverse, memorable, and often captivate the heart. As much as I love the gardens of Paris, the gardens found in England have always fascinated me. I traveled to London in 2019. The memory of that adventure … [Read more...]
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