Watery Musings
I’m one of those strange people who loves a rainy day. As an avid gardener I worry when the weather is dry, especially at this time of year when plants growth is just getting started. So I’m enjoying the rain today. We’ve had the past few days of warm...
Spring Cleaning
Sunday was one of those early March days that foretell of spring to come. It was 57°. The clouds parted for a while and a rather weak sun appeared in a pale blue sky. The earliest crocuses and snowdrops called to me and I had to get outside. I spent the day cutting...
Bold Textures For Your Garden
I was very lucky to escape to South Florida for a time this winter. Aside from soaking up the sun and thawing out my toes, I enjoyed visiting some wonderful public gardens. I fell in love with the striking, bold foliage plants available to tropical gardeners. The huge...
Pot Luck For Your Garden
Add a splash of flower color to a terrace, walk, or driveway. Grow lush tropical foliage plants or a selection of culinary herbs. All this and more is possible with container gardening. I’m not referring to a small planter on the windowsill or a tomato plant in a pot....