Memories of my Grandma with a song on her heart have been with me all week. There are memories everywhere in my garden. Each spring, as the earth gives way to plants coming to life, I think back to my childhood. This is the week that I would rather have been outside in the garden. Lying motionless, … [Read more...]
Kwanzaa In A Community Garden
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration in the African American community. Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor, and scholar created this to honor our roots. Like a tree, our roots are the foundation of our existence. Growing up in Washington, DC, I rememberlearning about the basic principles that are key to … [Read more...]
The Harvest Moon – Lighting the Way for Angels
The harvest moon shone brightly the past few nights. Something told me that this was a sign, not just for the typical nighttime harvest, but a call for new angels in heaven. Heaven harvested angels from my family last week, right in time for the harvest moon. Our family is sad and we will miss them. … [Read more...]
Life and The Seeds Sown Within
When I go into my garden, the realization of how plants imitate life is evident no matter where I look. The seeds which fall along the way and multiply, simply enhance what I consider my world. As I spoke with a friend recently, we were in agreement on a few observances in our life gardens. Life … [Read more...]
Valor – Perennials Found In Life’s Garden
Valor as defined by Merriam Webster means strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness. The word "valor" defines our Veterans. Men and women who have served in the military are honored as they exhibited the absence of indecision as they faced life or death in … [Read more...]
Cottage Gardens – A Renewed Look
Cottage gardens are simply beautiful. I am not sure if it is the uniquely compatible way of planting everything you love, or the creative chaos. There is a method behind this creative way of gardening. The Modern Cottage Garden by Greg Loades takes the reader on quite the journey. First of all, … [Read more...]
FLORATOPIA – 110 Amazing Ideas for the Garden
256 pages, 110 ideas, and words that clearly define the term "floral bliss". I touched every page of this book, not once but more than once. Perhaps I am too embarrassed to share how many times. The book, Floratopia, is as awesome as its author, Jan Johnson. Jan Johnsen gets it. A garden … [Read more...]
She Sheds – A Gift To Remember
She Sheds are a necessity to some and a luxury to others. As a gardener, a She Shed or a place to call my own is essential. Erika Kotite has written a book that helps with the planning and optional uses of a She Shed. The owner of a She Shed should undertake the processes outlined in the book, … [Read more...]
Illuminating Calm In The Garden
Illuminating yellow and Ultimate gray are the 2021 Pantone colors of the year. Two colors that are indicative of what we need right now in this garden I call life. Pantone has chosen a color of the year for the past 21 years. The color of the year reflects current trends. In my opinion, the colors … [Read more...]
Blue Bins – A Christmas Gift
Blue bins safely tucked away in my workshop are genuinely cherished. They belonged to my favorite garden buddy, my Dad. As long as I have them, it is confirmation that he is still with me. Most holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, bring the memory of my parents to the surface. I will … [Read more...]
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