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June 6, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Then What for The Garden…

Then what? A message that has been planted in my mental garden. Message's are sent to enlighten, advise and to share knowledge. Sometimes we are sent messages to make us think. If you listen carefully, the garden sends us message's that we might miss if we are simply too busy. As I become more … [Read more...]

May 19, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

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...]

May 17, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Pot Culture

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 tropical options that we might not think about. In January I had the opportunity to attend TPIE -The Tropical Plant International Expo in Fort … [Read more...]

April 23, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Peace In Anne Spencer’s Garden

Peace is here and in every seasona quiet beauty. Excerpt from For Jim - Easter Eve by Anne Spencer Peace in the garden is quite special. Peace among a group of people is an amazing thing. Who knew that most gardeners are believers in peace, love and happiness. Every time I attend an event … [Read more...]

April 8, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Gardentopia – Blueprint for Beautiful

Gardentopia Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces by Jan Johnsen is a five chapter blueprint of brilliance in landscape design. Novice or experienced gardeners will see the value of having this book in their collection. Trust me, it will not sit on your shelf. Our gardens are personal … [Read more...]

April 2, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Tropical Plant Experience in January

Tropical plants are not usually on my brain in January. The Cottage is in zone 6b. The ability to grow tropical plants is utterly impossible. If you have an indoor garden room, tropical plants are a bonus in the midst of winter. At this time of the year checking for heaving plants is the task at … [Read more...]

April 1, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Spring Self Care for Gardeners

Spring has sprung. When I walk Precious it is dark, but not as dark as last week. I could feel Spring embracing me. It was warmer, the air felt lighter, the birds were singing and the woodpecker chorus was in full swing. In the distance, the moon in it's waxing crescent shined a bit of light along … [Read more...]

March 23, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

MANTS -Winter Networking

Winter warm-up could have multiple meanings depending on where you live. As a garden writer, winter warm-up means gearing up for the seasons ahead. In the Mid-Atlantic, the horticulture community looks forward to an event called MANTS. A BIT OF HISTORY The Maryland and Virginia Nurseryman's … [Read more...]

March 13, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

Gardencomm…Why Join??

If you are a gardener, scouting for that near perfect spot to thrive  can be difficult. Having a passion for beautiful gardens, plants, garden books, and…well, all things garden or garden related can make finding your place in a community difficult. When you want to write, teach, or share your … [Read more...]

March 11, 2019 By Teri Speight Leave a Comment

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...]

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