Posts Tagged ‘books’
Priceless parsnips
"there are perfectly good stores where you can buy parsnips you know”………… …….so commented a dear friend who couldn’t quite wrap her head around why we were spending many months and more than a few dollars to construct the Taj Mahal of vegetable gardens. If you’ve been following this blog for a while you…
Read MoreContainers – Sassy or Classy?
When it comes to color schemes for container gardens the only limitation is your imagination. To avoid the mad professor look it does help to have a plan before you hit the nurseries, however. In my last post we looked at ‘happy’ colors and a romantic theme. Here are another couple of options my…
Read MoreA Special Bouquet for Mother’s Day
Flowers are the quintessential gift for Mother’s day. They are available everywhere – from cellophane wrapped bouquets at the gas station to artful arrangements at the florists. Yet do you know where these flowers come from or how they were grown? Do you care? Truthfully my answer to both of these questions used to…
Read MoreSpirea – the poor man’s shrub no more.
One thing’s for sure – there’s no room for snobbery when it comes to gardening. Before moving to this house 2 ½ years ago I used to smile politely when clients mentioned they had a deer problem and gave my all-knowing benevolent nod while saying “Ah yes, deer will eat anything if they are hungry…
Read MorePlanting for Butterflies
Is our garden something we really own or a piece of this earth which has been entrusted to us? Are we caretakers rather than landowners who by association have the responsibility – and honor – of nurturing all that grows in and on it? I’m no philosopher and this is not intended to be a…
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