October 23, 2017
Bunny Mellon – Lady Gardener, American Icon
Harry Benson/Contour by Getty Images 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 “Bunny” Mellon. Loving flowers and nature as a child, Bunny touched many landscapes, creating magnificent gardens of note. At 51
October 23, 2017
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 unusual beauty. If you embrace being outdoors, take a look around to see what can be foraged for a vase or two inside the home.
October 20, 2017
Mental Restoration Via Gardening
Up close and personal blooms. that emmitted an intoxicating smell that drew you in… 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 by just thinking about
October 16, 2017
Diversity In Horticulture – Where Are We?
My first Garden Writers Conference and as a newbie, I felt quite at home with like-minded people. Yet Diversity did not show up….. Diversity is important to me in all that I do. Just like in my garden, I seek diversity in opportunities offered in life that interest me. Unfortunately, diversity does not always follow. While I am aware that I am not the ONLY person of color that is interested in horticulture, I am
October 10, 2017
Hanes and Blogalicious9 – A Simply Beautiful Pink Partnership
Hanes and Blogalicious9 could not have picked a better year to be partners as they each recognized breast cancer survivors. October has traditionally been a month where Breast Cancer Awareness is center stage. There are many walks – as well as runs – scheduled by schools, Corporations, Churches, social clubs and neighborhoods. Hanes has done something that will help breast cancer survivors feel a little special. At a recent Blogalicious9 conference, attendees were asked to