Avocado, a delicious capsule of goodness I have come to embrace. The avocado was a foreign object to me. I grew up eating good ole southern fare. This green capsule, now called one of the superfoods, has officially taken my tastebuds hostage. I am no stranger to trying new and different … [Read more...]
Scent of Winter – A Sweetness In The Air
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...]
Jubilee – Food, History, and Family
Jubilee - Recipes From Two Generations Of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton -Martin Jubilee - Recipes From Two centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin was the perfect book to celebrate family, food, and history for Thanksgiving. Toni Tipton-Martin writes cookbooks … [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...]
Marigolds – Summer’s Gold
Marigolds - summer's gold are simply beautiful in a vase... Marigolds are Summer's gold from start to finish for this gardener. From seed to ground to vase, marigolds provide golden nuggets of beauty to the garden all season long. They are one of the easiest additions to the garden. Growing … [Read more...]
Gifts – When The Garden Says Thank You
Gifts are to be received with joy. Usually gifts are given out of love and appreciation. Given with minimal expectations, except for one or two. The giver would like for the recipient to use the gift. The other expectation should go unsaid, if you have manners, a Thank You is in order and … [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...]
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