February 17, 2017
Random Acts of Kindness…
How many of us practice random acts of kindness on a regular basis??? How many people observe National Random Acts of Kindness Day or even knew when it existed?? Why can’t we embrace random acts of kindness every day? Did you know that today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day?? These are just a few of the thoughts that came to my mind as I embraced this beautiful “idea” on a mid-February Friday. If
February 12, 2017
Diversity In Horticulture
It’s February and I am celebrating diversity in horticulture. Why now? Why this month? Why not always?? This is a question that I often wonder about as well. Diversity in horticulture seems to be the best-kept secret around. Although, if you are willing to do the research, there is quite a bit of diversity in horticulture that we never hear about. Growing up the most common name dropped when discussing horticulture and the African-American was
February 6, 2017
Flowering Apricot…YOU CAN GROW THAT!
As we approach the last days of winter….even though snow has been minimal, signs of the next season are becoming increasingly obvious every day. I was looking for signs of life on the ground, in the form of a crocus or Galanthus nivalis, when much to my surprise, above ground I found a gift – Prunus mume “Matsura Red”. From the street, it looked like a dark fuchsia haze on this much-branched small tree. As I got
January 30, 2017
How Full Is Your Bowl…
I happened upon a beautiful bowl, created for yarn. Although when I held it, I knew it had a greater purpose as well. A handmade, hand turned bowl made in Central India. A bowl offered by Darn Good Yarn that helps women uplift and helps other women with families. The Owner, Nicole Snow, had a mission after leaving the Air Force. Art and helping other women become self-sufficient was her mission. Using recycled fibers to
January 25, 2017
Fragers Garden Center….I will Miss You
As a native Washingtonian, I take it personally when I notice that finding resources that are mainstays in the community are disappearing. As I drove down Pennsylvania Avenue the other day, I noticed what I thought was a rumor become a reality. Frager’s Hardware Garden Center is moving….or pausing (my prayer). If you remember there was a fire and then talk of renovation. The fire truly took its toll on the surrounding Frager Community, as well as