Why Did I Wait So Long?

For many years I wished for an ornamental pond for my garden. For some reason I just never got around to it. Finally, just as I was about to retire, I had a lovely pond installed. It has increased my enjoyment of the garden many times over. Hardly a day goes by that I...
Winter Musings

Winter Musings

Winter is fast upon us. I sometimes fall into a contemplative mood as the year wanes. It seems to me to be a good time to evaluate the accomplishments of this year and start thinking about my goals for the year to come. Are you thinking about landscape improvements in...
Natural Swimming Pools

Natural Swimming Pools

Back to Nature – Swim Safely in a Natural Swimming Pool As a little girl I used to hurtle myself off a rope swing into the crystalline water of the Pine Creek in Central Pennsylvania.  The swimming hole was a favorite gathering spot during hot summer days. As a result...

Fall Storm Strikes

At this beautiful time of year a storm of gigantic proportions has wreaked destruction on a large swath of the eastern seaboard. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones. That is the greatest tragedy and one that can never be repaired. Already electricity...
From the Window-A Garden View

From the Window-A Garden View

The golden light spilling through my window draws me to look out on my autumn garden. At this time of year it reaches a peak of color. Cheery yellow Mums against sky blue Asters, burgundy blooms on graceful Miscanthis ‘Morning Light’ and bright red and yellow foliage...