Cavano's Perennials is a respected resource in the Mid Atlantic horticultural community. The reason is evident once you speak to the Owners, Ferenc Kiss, and Taylor Pilker. A passion for what they do is a natural part of their conversation. Smart growth is part of their philosophy. This way, they … [Read more...]
Patch of Heaven – A Love Letter
Dear Patch of Heaven, You made me fall in love with nature more than ever before. There was a consistent phrase I kept hearing from several attendees on my trip to TPIE. Day 1 of the Tropical Plant International Expo Road Show included a tour of private gardens. I kept hearing murmurings. "I wonder … [Read more...]
Garden Bloggers Fling 2017…Anticipating Bliss
I have been anticipating this year's Garden Bloggers Fling 2017 for quite some time. Maintaining my composure as I waited has been challenging. Trying to hide my excitement when people have asked the question "What is a Garden Bloggers Fling 2017?" has been difficult!I even tried to not give away … [Read more...]
Growing and Gifting – A Seasonal Interlude
Growing and gifting were THE two things that were paramount to my first Saturday of personal downtime. It has been an exciting but busy year, filled with travel, education, and FUN. I seized the opportunity to gift myself by attending an event to grow my circle of contacts and perhaps learn more … [Read more...]
Mosquito’s – Let’s Talk About This…
Mosquito's to some, "Culicidea" to others, I have been itching to share a little information about the pest among us....no matter what we call it. Mosquito's are threatening to wreak havoc on our summer fun and festivities. It makes some paranoid about being outside at night and others paranoid … [Read more...]
Timeless Tuesday – Always a Beautiful Thing
There are timeless days and then there are Tuesdays. Today is one of those timeless days and it just happens to be a Tuesday. Last week, I was caught up by the beauty of my white tree peony, slowly unfurling and teasing me daily. The layers of each petal exposing the next petal and then … [Read more...]
Beautiful Springtime Musings …
Happy April ! April Showers are upon us and we survived April Fool's Day. I live in the prettiest City on the East Coast, although as a native Washingtonian, I might be a bit jaded. Washington, DC in bloom is like a fairy tale in motion. It is officially time to start doing what I … [Read more...]
Better-the everyday art of sustainable living
I attended an event called Greenbuild this year and was intrigued. This is a GREEN industry event where people who are really into the sustainable and GREEN movement come together, share new and exciting happenings on the frontier of building and growing a sustainable future. There were so many … [Read more...]
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY…
Waking up to my favorite things….
I look out my bedroom window, my feet never gracing the floor, push back the curtains...just to make sure she is still there. In the shadow of a Saturday morning, this hydrangea boldly blooms. Hydrangeas are held in highest regard in this girls garden. I can never have too many, I can … [Read more...]
