Fortunately, I don't need a calendar to know that the official start of winter is just a week or so away. I'm a gardener! I can just step right out into my garden and know right away that it is …
Putting It All In Perspective
Years ago, when I was looking at various houses deciding what type of house I would like, a realtor took me through a house where the owners had a thing for...... pigs.Everywhere in the house, there …
The Christmas Cottontail Hard at Work
If you follow the winding path from Santa’s castle down past the stables where the reindeer live, then walk toward a little grove of pine and fir trees, you’ll find a tiny potting shed with an …
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The Amaryllis Vase: Take Two!
When I first spotted the amaryllis vase at the now defunct Frank’s Nursery and Crafts, over ten years ago, I thought, “what a great idea”.I immediately wanted it. I already had several hyacinth vases …
A Gardener at Christmas Time
I am a gardener and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.I willingly admit…… that I am tempted to buy poinsettias, Norfolk Island pines, Christmas cactus, amaryllis bulbs, and rosemary …
After All…
The garden looks calm and restful now, just waiting for the first snowfall. I hope it comes soon because there are some of those late fall-winter weeds coming up in a few places and a little snow …
