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The first snow of the season is usually magical. This first snow seemed to melt quickly after falling from the sky. Happy New Year. I awakened early on this first day of 2026 to witness the first snowfall. My imagination allowed me to assume it would be plentiful after driving on heavily treated roads the past two days.  We bundled up, cracked open the door, and witnessed golden Amsonia branches glistening with shimmering flakes of

Commitments in life, as well as the garden can make a difference in our existence. Commitments are all the rage at this time of the year. We make all sorts of commitments such as working out more , eating healthier, dry January, less phone time and more. Usually these words or statements are made with a determined spirit that slowly dissipates by mid or late January. We realize that perhaps we overstated what our intention

Gifts to inspire family members and friends who garden should be meaningful and memorable at any time of the year. Gifts are shared throughout the year. When seeking something special for the gardener in your life, choose carefully. Gifting should be an intentional act with purpose. As we approach a season where many people exchange gifts, meaningful and memorable gifts can be effective. I have taken my time considering what kind of gifts can be

Editing Solidago gigantea has been a challenge. Editing is a necessary action for many of the common things encountered daily. As a gardener, when I look at the garden, editing is an essential practice for many reasons. Looking at the same garden year after year gets old. As with life, everything must change from time to time. Many times, the changes are not to our liking. That is when we realize that editing is necessary

Memphis Fling …magical memories in the most unexpected places! The Memphis Fling was an event that was on my mind all Spring. The Fling is a much-anticipated event for garden bloggers, writers, and social media garden enthusiasts with active social media accounts. The Fling was in Memphis, Tennessee…and what a treat it was. Many of the participants who attended the Fling have posted pictures of the many gardens we visited. I wanted to share a