The first day of autumn is September 22, 2026. And I can't wait! I love the noticeable changes: cooler temperatures prevail, days become shorter and I can once again rummage through my closet in search of favorite sweaters. The leaves of trees begin changing colors from green to lovely autumn shades of deep red, burnt…
Gardens Hold a promise
The end of summer is upon us. I will be glad to move on. I love gardening, it's my happy place, but summer has been hard; checking the weather on my phone too many days, hoping and praying for rain, and then getting too much rain and humidity. I always look back when new seasons…
Memories From My Childhood
I remember walking with my friends to a huge garden at the end of our street. The owner asked us if we wanted to see the plants. She introduced us to each one telling us the name. I remember the sweet scent of purple lilacs and towering hollyhocks in shades of pink. It was a…
Gardens Teach Us About Impermanence
My gardens are constantly being reworked. From one season to the next I make changes as flowers bloom and fade; as seasons come and go I celebrate the endless cycle of growth. My garden has gone through many changes. The biggest one was removing diseased Leyland Cypress trees. When we first moved in we loved…
Yellow Symbolizes Joy
Each morning when I look out my window Coreopsis 'Nana' greets me. Delicate golden blooms evoke feelings of happiness; a good way to start my day. I planted a river of Coreopsis 'Nana' repeating the same plant which creates visual rhythm. The purple globe-shaped blooms are Allium 'Purple Sensation'. Purple and yellow are opposite colors…
Happy Earth Day
"And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to Blossom." ~ Anais Nin
Wordless Wednesday
Looking for breakfast.
Silent Sunday ~ice in the winter garden
Lonicera 'Goldflame' Honeysuckle Crape Myrtle tree
First Snow
I remember snowy winters, ice skating on frozen ponds, and igloos made out of snow. Igloos you crawl into to sit with your best friend and hide from the wind. I still have a fondness for snow. Not like the snows we had when I was growing up in Michigan , but the snow that…
Statues add personality to the garden ~
I have always loved placing statues in my garden; they add personality and interest. My favorite and oldest is my little girl statue. I never named her so she remains "my little girl". She has been with me many years gracing every garden I've had. I love how she looks ready to take a bow…