Long overdue, the movie " Black Panther" was a delight to see. Recalling the tidbit of a preview shared at Blogalicious last year, I knew I wanted to see this movie. What I did not realize at the time, was how much the messaging would resonate to the world as we know it today. I eat, breathe … [Read more...]
Valentine Gifts for Your Favorite Gardener
For the gardener, Valentines Day can be a creative way to say I Love You. All things Valentine can be found in most stores and is usually a repeat of last year. From the chocolates to the heart-shaped gummies to the boxed chocolates....absolutely BORING!! If you have a favorite gardener, here is the … [Read more...]
Le Primitif – Featured Art at MANTS
Le Primitif is an unexpected pleasure each year at MANTS - The Mid Atlantic Nursery Trade Show. MANTS is an event which takes place every January in Baltimore, Maryland. For those who work in horticulture, MANTS is THE networking event that starts the seasonal garden party. Vendors come from near … [Read more...]
Dad, My Favorite Gardener
Dad, My Favorite Gardener. How many people can call their favorite gardener, Dad? A gardener in so many ways, he was more than just your average guy. Dad was a man who was thoughtful, firmly kind and always desired that we be the best we could be in whatever we chose to be. Dad wanted me to … [Read more...]
Houseplants – The Complete Guide
Houseplants...what would we do without them? No matter the season, whether it's to clean the air or add a pop of green, houseplants are the gift that keeps on giving. Houseplants - The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf provides a wealth of … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things for Gifting
Each of us has favorite things. As we approach the holiday season, I would like to share a few of my favorite things for gifts. Two items, in particular, are sure to please gardeners and non-gardeners alike. I used this favorite item earlier this year. While attending The Garden … [Read more...]
Beatrix Farrand, Landscape Gardener
Beatrix Farrand, Landscape Gardener, and well-known Landscape Architect is a woman who has certainly left her mark on many landscapes around the country. If you admire Dumbarton Oaks, Beatrix designed this very special estate garden for the Bliss Family. This is a woman in landscape architecture … [Read more...]
Bunny Mellon – Lady Gardener, American Icon
Bunny Mellon, a Lady Gardener, American Style Legend and a mysterious jewel box to many. Holding memories of things that would mold her into the iconic legend that she became. What a wonderful book that details the life and times of Rachel Lowe Lambert Lloyd Mellon, better known to the world as … [Read more...]
Book Review – Foraged Flower Arranging
Foraged Flower Arranging by Rebekah Clark Moody is a great book for those of us who just need to engage in nature. When we think of floral arranging, our thoughts instantly go to what's blooming now. Foraged Flower Arranging inspires the reader to go beyond the traditional bloom time and seek … [Read more...]
Mental Restoration Via Gardening
Mental restoration is very much needed in the world today. There are many ways one can pursue this thought process. As I go about my day, people often ask me why am I so happy. Mental restoration has played a very large part of my inner peace. I find mental restoration in nature. Sometimes I find it … [Read more...]
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