June 11, 2020
Secret Gardens of East Anglia – A Book Review
Secret Gardens of East Anglia is one of the best armchair adventure books to make unintentional pausing easy. Secret gardens are always amazing to discover. If secret gardens are in England they become magical adventures. Barbara Segall has written a wonderful book, Secret Gardens of East Anglia – A Private Tour of 22 Gardens. This book was beautifully and lovingly photographed by Marcus Harpur. With a foreword written by Beth Chatto, the English garden enthusiast
June 10, 2020
The Lifelong Gardener – A Book Review
The Lifelong Gardener advises us on how to garden at any age. Lifelong, wow what a word. Merriam Webster defines this word as lasting or continuing through life. As a gardener, how we would love this concept to be very true at all stages of life. As we age or have disabilities, this word might be questionable. The possibilities of lifelong gardening is no longer a challenge, but a reality. The Lifelong Gardener – Garden
June 3, 2020
Plants Mimic Society
Plants can often mimic what is happening in society today. Sometimes plants that initially serve a purpose, can get out of control. Uncontrollable plants will destroy, an otherwise beautiful garden. We are often reminded, a beautiful garden is not always perfect. Certain plants have traits that are beneficial (or not) in this garden we call life. CHINESE PRIVET (Ligustrum sinense) Plants like Privet are not always a good thing. Many of us see this understory
Inspiration in the palm of your hand is wonderful! Inspiration, as we unintentionally pause, can easily be found on the internet. Reading to stir the creative mind is one act that can get us through. To have a book with examples of uniquely inspired green spaces is a gift. As I considered renovating my back yard, I knew I needed inspiration. Thank goodness for Gardenista – The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle
May 25, 2020
Working The Roots – A Book Review
Working The Roots – Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing has captured my attention as I garden this year. Working the earth for this year’s garden was special. This year I am planting with the purpose of incorporating herbs and plants that are culturally familiar. I recently read a book that flooded my mind with memories of my Elders. Working The Roots – Over 400 Years Of Traditional African American Healing by Michele