June 8, 2021
Splendor in the Park with PHS
Splendor can best describe moments spent at the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provided a timely botanical elixir as the world began to open up and gather. Merriam Webster describes splendor as having great brightness or luster. The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show exhibited magnificence and pomp. It was the exact elixir to inspire us to go outside and embrace the beauty that was created for us at FDR Park. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is known
May 29, 2021
Valor – Perennials Found In Life’s Garden
Valor found in my family was James A. Speight, Jr, My Dad was quite proud of serving his country, Valor as defined by Merriam Webster means strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness. The word “valor” defines our Veterans. Men and women who have served in the military are honored as they exhibited the absence of indecision as they faced life or death in battle. This is valor
May 2, 2021
Cottage Gardens – A Renewed Look
Cottage gardens have been considered a classis. This book takes a renewed look at creating a modern twist. Cottage gardens are simply beautiful. I am not sure if it is the uniquely compatible way of planting everything you love, or the creative chaos. There is a method behind this creative way of gardening. The Modern Cottage Garden by Greg Loades takes the reader on quite the journey. First of all, the author is in my
April 14, 2021
BloomBox – Plant Joy and More At Your Door
BLOOMBOX should have a 12-Step Program in it’s online offering’s. BLOOMBOX – I am in LOVE. I am almost ashamed to admit that I…well…I am a fan. Note I say almost. Please allow me to explain. A dear friend of mine just happened to share that she was waiting for a plant delivery from BLOOMBOX. Common sense said I should have ignored that – but I didn’t. I asked her to share a photo of
March 14, 2021
FLORATOPIA – 110 Amazing Ideas for the Garden
Floratopia – 110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio, or Balcony. Jan Johnsen as left no stone unturned in this book of sound ideas for the garden. 256 pages, 110 ideas, and words that clearly define the term “floral bliss”. I touched every page of this book, not once but more than once. Perhaps I am too embarrassed to share how many times. The book, Floratopia, is as awesome as its author, Jan Johnson.