2019...this was quite the year in more ways than one... The past decade was filled with unanticipated life-changing events. 2019 had more hiccups than the other 9 years. As a gardener, when I pause to consider this decade or season, everything that I could not imagine happening ...kind of … [Read more...]
Vines, Divines, or De-vine – The Choice is Yours
A vine can have multiple functions in our lives. How we recognize and utilize the vines in our lives is a personal choice. Vines can be found almost anywhere in nature. Along the ground, growing vertical or crawling horizontally, vines in the landscape are easy to discover. There is a vine for … [Read more...]
Anacostia Watershed – A Corporate Commitment
Day of Service for Akridge attracted 65 employees to show up and do their part for the Anacostia Watershed. All departments were represented. The Anacostia River used to have another name - "Eastern Branch of the Potomac River". The name "Anacostia" evolved from a tribe of Native Americans who … [Read more...]
Perennial Presence In The Garden
A perennial presence in my garden is ever-present. Perennial presence makes a difference in gardens everywhere. Perennials are my favorite type of plant. In most gardens, perennials are the tie that brings yearly beauty to the garden from season to season. The gardener plants a perennial for a … [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...]
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...]
Peace In Anne Spencer’s Garden
Peace is here and in every seasona quiet beauty. Excerpt from For Jim - Easter Eve by Anne Spencer Anne Bethel Spencer February 6, 1882 – July 27, 1975) Not just your everyday gardener but an American poet, teacher, civil rights activist, and librarian. Peace in the garden is quite … [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…
My Saturday Flow
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