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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

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

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

Heritage Harvest Festival at Historic Monticello, Charlottesville, VA The Heritage Harvest Festival on the grounds of historic Monticello brought back many memories. Having lived in Virginia, while raising my daughters, an escape to the countryside always led to historic adventures.  Trips to Charlottesville to visit Monticello was within reach, as well as country markets along the way. I had not been to the Heritage Harvest Festival in a few years, so this was a welcomed road