Houseplants...what would we do without them? No matter the season, whether it's to clean the air or add a pop of green, houseplants are the gift that keeps on giving. Houseplants - The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf provides a wealth of … [Read more...]
Flowering Apricot…YOU CAN GROW THAT!
As we approach the last days of winter....even though snow has been minimal, signs of the next season are becoming increasingly obvious every day. I was looking for signs of life on the ground, in the form of a crocus or Galanthus nivalis, when much to my surprise, above ground I found a gift - … [Read more...]
A Colorful Cutting Garden…You Can Grow That!!!
If you used the winter wisely, planning how you will plot your cutting garden makes waiting til the end of winter seem to take, just a little longer. For me, waiting allows one to see what new seed will tie the cutting garden of your dreams together. Catalog after catalog comes in the mail, page … [Read more...]
The Presence of Winter Indoors-You Can Grow That
Winter has finally reared its frigid presence and is trying to spoil the wonderfully mild weather we have been experiencing. Not complaining, however, we should consider what we can do to bring winter indoors (without the chill in the air) ...especially after the holidays. You Can Grow and most … [Read more...]
Heuchera or Alum Root – You Can Grow That!
There is something about an awesome leaf. It can sometimes be the texture, the variegation, the veining or simply the color. Heuchera or Alum root offers all of this, as well as a dainty bloom that rises above the mesmerizing foliage. Talk about a multitasking, yet quiet presence in the … [Read more...]
Community Building 101…Beautiful Lessons Learned
October 17, 2015 was one of the best Saturday's of the 2015 public gardening season. At least for me that is. It was the Prince Georges County Clean Up Green Up Day and this year our assistance came in the form of Girl Scout Troop #2269 out of Hemingway Memorial AME Church in District Heights, … [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...]
Practicing Mindfulness
In the peace and quiet of the early morning, I entered my garden with intent. Not to tend to that which has reached the point of imperfection, but to tend to my soul, my heart, my inner self. In the busyness of this year, I neglected a few things. Trust me, I do not feel bad nor do I have any … [Read more...]
Planting what brings me joy…..
I purchased a book called, Plant Whatever Brings You Joy, Blessed Wisdom From The Garden by Kathryn Hall. At the time, it just sounded interesting and mentioned gardening. After reading it....and catching my breath, I understood the title and I better understand my thought processes as I garden. … [Read more...]
Monday My Love…..
I am not sorry that I just LOVE my hydrangea's. It does not matter that they are not fragrant, as their timeless beauty, bodacious spirit and seasonal interest makes everything else insignificant. … [Read more...]
