Wildflower Tale-Mayapple
“Down in the shady woodland where fern-fronds are uncurled, A host of green umbrellas are swiftly now unfurled. Do they shelter fairy people from sudden pelting showers? Or are the leaves but...
View ArticleSimply The Best Herbs-May
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet must-roses, and with eglantine. - William Shakespeare,...
View ArticleGardens Eye Journal-June 2013
“Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms, and the year assumes its gay attire.” - Virgil Well May has been a brutal month at work...
View ArticleThose Wonderful June Blooms
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. ~Margaret Atwood With the crazy spring weather, I have been busy getting dirty in the garden, trying to plant more flowers, veggies...
View ArticleGrow Great Grub
Everyone loves good food. Fresh, tasty, nutritious food is our birthright. And what better way to have great food than to grow it yourself? ~Charlie Nardozzi One of the most important things in...
View ArticleSimply the Best Herbs-June
“Until man duplicates a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge. Remedies from chemicals will never stand in favour compared with the products of nature, the living cell...
View ArticleGardens Eye Journal-July 2013
And since all this loveliness cannot be heaven, I know in my heart it is June. Abba Goold Woolson June was a spectacular month for the garden as everything was growing albeit a bit behind except...
View ArticleSimply The Best Herbs-July
A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. ~ Saint Basil One spice I have grown for...
View ArticleJuly’s Dazzling Blooms
(The garden) is a place of safety and comfort, an old forgiving friend who is always there for me, who protects and embraces me. ~Sydney Eddison I have been trying to rediscover my old friends in...
View ArticleBackyard Foraging
“My love affair with nature is so deep that I am not satisfied with being a mere onlooker, or nature tourist. I crave a more real and meaningful relationship. The spicy teas and tasty delicacies I...
View ArticleWildflower Tale-Joe Pye
You belong among the wildflowers. You belong somewhere you feel free. ~Tom Petty I absolutely adore my wildflowers, and coming into bloom this month is one of my favorites, Joe-Pye weed or Eutrochium...
View ArticleGarden’s Eye Journal-August 2013
Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams. ~Hosea Ballou Recently I was reminded about the old adage of “seeing the glass half full instead of seeing it half empty”. I...
View ArticleA Bloom Day Bouquet for Mom
“The true secret of happiness lies in the taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~William Morris Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day is almost here, and I had a special post all set. I...
View ArticleProtect Your Garden
A rule to remember when dealing with garden pests: if it is slowing-moving, stamp on it; if it is fast-moving, leave it alone-it will probably kill something else. ~Esme Boughey One of the areas...
View ArticleSimply The Best Herbs-August
As someone who finds both peace and joy in gardening as well as beauty in the results, I feel there is no greater pleasure than being surrounded by abundant blooms. ~Larry Hodgon A fabulous summer...
View ArticleGardens Eye Journal-September 2013
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. ~ William Arthur Ward August flew by in a blur. It was a grueling month at work where I...
View ArticleSimply The Best Herbs-September
Parsley may take a long time to germinate, but it repays you for the wait with beauty, nutrients, and flavor. ~Edward C. Smith Parsley has always been a favorite herb of mine for its wonderful...
View ArticleGarden Lessons On a Bloom Day
A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. ~Gertrude Jekyll The final bloom day of summer is...
View ArticleFallin’ Into Bloom Day
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~L.M. Montgomery Fall is a great time to get a good perspective of the entire space in the garden. As leaves fall and flowers fade, you...
View ArticleAttracting Native Pollinators
“Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.” ~John Muir One of the joys of gardening is noticing and appreciating those critters that visit the garden....
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