January 27, 2025
Garden Tourism is a Great Elixir
Garden tourism is the elixir we need when the world moves too fast. Autumn at Lewis Ginter was quite a treat. Garden tourism is often experienced during the warmer months. Did you know that some of the most unique times in the garden happen when the garden is resting? It has been a bumpy start to a new year in many ways. Many people have logged on, tuned in, and are continually caught up in
January 10, 2025
Houseplants – Celebrating the Great Green Indoors
Houseplants bring us joy and deserve a day of their own. Since 2012, many houseplant aficionados have had a reason to celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Consider this an official holiday for those who appreciate indoor plants. The Gardener’s Network recognized the popularity of houseplants and the joy they provide to plant lovers everywhere. January 10th is certainly a day that arrives when we need it most. Some houseplants are good for many different skill
November 20, 2024
Kindness Grows In A Community
Kindness is often overlooked as we move through life. We expect life to happily happen. We know there will be good times and bad. Life can be tricky. We are rarely ready for the unexpected. It takes a loving family and the community’s kindness to help with the healing process. February 28, 2010, is a day that I will always remember. My niece, Alexis Diana Speight lost her life to childhood cancer. At Thanksgiving dinner
November 19, 2024
Leaves – Life Lessons from Above
Leaves are such a gift. We anticipate their presence in midwinter. We often take note of the buds on trees and shrubs in late winter. Watching them swell with the energy, these buds offer us a lesson in diversity. They produce leaves in all shapes, sizes, or colors, such as chartreuse, brightly colored, or variegated. Other tree and shrubs will produce blooms before the leaves. The first lesson nature teaches us is patience. Patience is
August 19, 2024
Unexpected Game-changers for A Changing Climate
Unexpected game-changers for a changing climate are appreciated when conditions are warmer than anticipated. (photo courtesy of First Editions /Bailey Nursery) Unexpected game-changers were exactly what we needed this summer. We experienced a season that was consistently hot and dry. With an ever-changing climate, selecting plants for the garden was a greater challenge than anticipated. This year, many gardeners carefully read plant tags, and chose plant combinations bred to thrive, all while wiping sweat from