I bring you flowers in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Okay, they’re a day late. But who needs a reason to celebrate beauty? Roses are difficult […]
Which witch hazel?
At this time of year, I hope you’ll forgive me for some image repetition. Which gardener isn’t obsessed with every sign of change and any […]
Winter blooms
Today, a couple of snaps of winter-blooming items. Although there’s nothing too unusual about snowdrops and witch hazel right now, it’s very welcome to see. […]
The gardener’s survival guide
Winter gets a bad rap. Gardeners lament their fate, just like everyone else, as they brace against the never-ending cold. We rush to post hopeful […]
Lengthening days
Making due with the certain knowledge of you. Ever slightly beyond reach, patience the reward. = = = (For more musings — most not necessarily […]
This gardening year/2
A few highlights to close out the year. A new decade ahead!
This gardening year/1
A second season of landscape and garden improvements are coming to an end in this (not-so) new home. The process gained a rhythm; the knowledge […]
December
Nature, she slumbers. And come December, we get a rest, too. In a month known for being one of the busiest and most stressful, gardening […]
Calomondin revisited
The calomondin is an interesting tree. It wants summer weather and summer sun. It shows its displeasure with winter’s indirect, indoor light. Sometimes it loses […]
Keeping track
…otherwise known as, how to catch up on two years worth of procrastination while you’re out having fun in the sun. Yes, folks, it’s been […]