Foraged Flower Arranging by Rebekah Clark Moody is a great book for those of us who just need to engage in nature. When we think of floral arranging, our thoughts instantly go to what's blooming now. Foraged Flower Arranging inspires the reader to go beyond the traditional bloom time and seek … [Read more...]
Heritage Harvest Festival – Community, History, Gardens
The Heritage Harvest Festival on the grounds of historic Monticello brought back many memories. Having lived in Virginia, while raising my daughters, an escape to the countryside always led to historic adventures. Trips to Charlottesville to visit Monticello was within reach, as well as … [Read more...]
Desperately Seeking Winter Color….
After an unexpected snow storm, I desperately needed to seek color in the winter garden. While my garden has touches here and there, when I want to see tried and true examples, I tend to seek out a public garden or two. Public gardens are a great resource for inspiration as examples of what can be … [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...]
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...]
Philadelphia Flower Show – Exemplifying All Things Beautiful……
If you are an avid gardener like myself, you are most likely dreaming of the late winter ritual of traveling to the 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show. Instead of worrying about how much snow will fall, will it be icy or not, I am thinking about how in the world I will keep my emotions together as I … [Read more...]
Leaving District Heights……………………
Well, not me but the leaves are, the season is and another season is on its way. I am a big believer of pausing and embracing the natural beauty that surrounds me. I was prompted to take a walk and see what beauty lies in District Heights that might perhaps go unnoticed. When I took my walk, I … [Read more...]
Fall Femininity….Camellias Bloom With Total Abandon…..YOU CAN GROW THAT!
See that beautiful, fresh spot of color in the garden, when everything else is fading into fall?? Well, more than likely it is a fall blooming Camellia, otherwise known as Camellia Sasanqua, one of the most floriferous and feminine blooms happening in the fall garden. Camellia Sasanqua is a … [Read more...]
Conservators and Stewards of Our Land…are you up to the challenge?
Fall is here officially. There are weather warnings lurking about, I went searching for my official dog walking gloves, hat and coat and I need to call the gutter guys. It is here and it came suddenly, but we knew it was on the horizon. Some of us are rushing to get that Fall "Clean Up" … [Read more...]