NCAGC stands for the National Capitol Area Garden Clubs. A Federated Garden Club with some of the most interesting people I have met.As a member of the Capitol Hill Garden Club - District I, the opportunities are exceptionally exciting. Under the Leadership of President Edwin Peterman, Capitol Hill … [Read more...]
Be Paris – The Journey Continues
Be Paris best describes why I make the seasonal journey to the City of Lights. I make sure I create the opportunity to reboot, refresh and restore my spirit as I travel. I call this my Be Paris journey because in Paris, I find it easy to just be. Be quiet, Be engaging if I want to be, Be emotional, … [Read more...]
Perspective of a Beautiful Day…..
Perspective......keep it all in perspective. This is something that has been etched in my brain and heart from the mouth of Frank Laval, Owner of the Solar Hotel in Paris France (http://www.solarhotel.fr/en/) I am certain that Frank, as well as the rest of us environmentally aware folks, are happy … [Read more...]
Sumac, Sassafras and Sycamore…such seasonal delights!!!
I have had this little ditty on the tip of my tongue all weekend. Sumac, sassafras and sycamore.....it should be a song on Sesame Street or a tune for gardening on ITunes, however why did I choose these three as I embraced the trees just showing off their autumnal attire??? Each of these trees … [Read more...]
Second Chance Gardening
How many of us failed to have the optimum, drop dead gorgeous, high yielding garden this year??? It had to be someone other than me!!! Well thank goodness the summer is slowly fading away and I have another chance at growing some goodness in my garden. The deer enjoyed every single … [Read more...]
Beauty Found…it’s been a long week…
I don't have to revisit the events of this week. It will dilute my personal message of peace, joy, hapiness and love. On a personal level, I almost allowed an outside entity to steal my joy. I was and have not been myself out of fear, hurt, anger, distrust and discomfort that events have put … [Read more...]
Morris Arboretum…ideas on container plantings
What can you find to create a mixed planting that speaks to your personality? … [Read more...]
Silent Saturday Morning…..
HAPPY EARTH DAY FROM COTTAGE IN THE COURT!
Hyacinths …a Monday moment….
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