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...]
Gardencomm…Why Join??
If you are a gardener, scouting for that near perfect spot to thrive can be difficult. Having a passion for beautiful gardens, plants, garden books, and…well, all things garden or garden related can make finding your place in a community difficult. When you want to write, teach, or share your … [Read more...]
Tree Peonies – Hope of My Garden
Tree peonies are the blessing of my garden and perhaps yours as well. When the weather is finicky, I spend the winter checking to see if they do not bud out too early. While other gardening friends worried about too much rain, I thought, it's ok my tree peonies need a drink to get through the … [Read more...]
Sunday Mood…
Mindful Gardening…
Mindful gardening requires one to consider not just a physical act, but a mental exercise. To approach mindfulness in any situation, one must consider the intention or purpose of why. The intention of disturbing soil to create an area with what we might consider beautiful is usually done with a … [Read more...]
Snow Signaling Winter’s Arrival
Snow...in early November has signaled seasonal changes all around me. As I drove into work and crossed the DC line the flurries thickened. The snowflakes became swollen with moisture and gently slid down the glass of Ms. Red. I could hear the pellets of sleet tap dancing in the silence of the … [Read more...]
Secret Garden Tour – Annapolis, Maryland
Secret Garden Tours are always fabulous and fun. The 2018 Hammond Harwood House Secret Garden Tour was a welcome surprise. When tourist's come to the Nation's Capital, the first and sometimes last stop is the National Mall. If you garden and love history, Maryland has something to … [Read more...]
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