The scent of the season can be brought inside and enjoyed while nesting. Scent during the cold months of winter are welcomed indoors and out. There are some fragrances that we anticipate and others we do not. Scents play such a role in our lives. As a gardener in the off season I seek out … [Read more...]
MANTS50 – A Family Affair Continues To Grow
MANTS50 - The Mid-Atlantic Nursery and Trade Show is fifty years young and is here to lead the industry into the future. MANTS50 was the start of the 2020 garden season for many in the horticulture industry. What is MANTS? MANTS incorporated in 1970 and is known as the Mid-Atlantic … [Read more...]
Stillness in Winter – A Gift to The Gardener
Stillness in winter is perfect for autumnal tasks. When the air is crisp and the leaves are falling leaf removal is on our mind. Which is why autumn in winter is a gift for this gardener. The stillness of winter beckoned me to see what I could get done on a warm December day. My stool and the … [Read more...]
Autumn Bliss in Delaware Gardens
Autumn beauty at the Delaware Botanic Garden...a long-awaited visit to the latest botanic garden on the East Coast. Autumn is a season I look forward to every year. The heat of this summer made me realize that some features of my garden need to be reconfigured. Autumn tells a special garden … [Read more...]
Paw Paws and Edible Landscaping
Paw Paws and edible landscaping are quite popular. Paw Paws are also known as Asimina triloba, a small deciduous tree native to the eastern U.S. and Canada. They produce a large, yellowish-green to brown fruit. The fruit tastes amazing!! Paws Paws and the book Edible Landscaping with a … [Read more...]
Hollow Tree – Secrets, Haints, and Wisdom
Hollow trees hold secrets, haints, and sometimes wisdom. Hollow trees are usually diseased or have an unresolved decay issue developed from a wound of some kind. In nature, they sometimes die, fall, are removed instantly from the landscape or are disregarded as something on the to-do list. … [Read more...]
Then What for The Garden…
From one season to the next, while we wait for the next bloom, we often wonder...then what? Then what? A message that has been planted in my mental garden. Message's are sent to enlighten, advise and to share knowledge. Sometimes we are sent messages to make us think. If you listen carefully, the … [Read more...]
May Morning…
As I sit here at the crack of daylight, the opportunity to share was one I could not pass by. Are you embracing the beauty that surrounds you? Ar ed you practicing being nice? Do you allow poetry to influence your mindset? As you pause this morning, I invite you to listen as I reflect on moments … [Read more...]
Pot Culture
TPIE shared ideas of a different type of pot culture. Using simple houseplants to calm the eye in a semi shade garden is an unexpected pleasure. Pot culture is a great way to embrace seasonal color up close and personal. The possibilities depend on the look that you want to achieve. Summer offers … [Read more...]
Espoma Bridges Generations
Espoma Holly-Tone has always been a part of my life. Many people know my Dad was my ultimate garden buddy. Dad would tell you that any gardener that knew what he was doing had to have Holly-Tone in the house. The red and white bag was considered a necessity when he tended our garden. While we could … [Read more...]
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