Living and gardening in an older Hudson Valley home
Happy surprises are so much fun. They catch us off guard. They are often playful, and they make us feel good. Imagine my delight when I discover a package at my door on Monday. No deliveries were expected, so I could not imagine what was inside the box. Even the sender was not known to […]
One of the pleasures of gardening is being able to enjoy the fruits of your labor, especially in the vegetable garden. I worked too many hours at my job this summer and sadly the vegetable garden did not get as much attention as it needed. Nevertheless, we have harvested a large number of tomatoes. We […]
Ah, Summer, that time of endless sun, relaxation and fun outdoors. I remember as a kid thinking summer would never come and then would seemingly never end. Then came August and the realization of back to school and gradually shorter days. It was inevitable those days of leisure would slide into Indian Summer and then […]
The garden tour begins in front of the sycamore tree. This is one of the largest trees on the property. The age of the tree is not known, but it is likely at least 150 years old. Beneath the sycamore tree we have planted viburnum, sedum, ferns, hostas, (that grow when the deer do not […]
Winter lingered this year, not wanting to loosen its icy grip. Only 10 days ago we had snow, but the past few days have seen warmer temperatures. Spring is always beautiful. We have planted so many daffodils and other bulbs that erupt around the garden in patches of bright color. We relish this time of […]
Winter seems to have been colder this year, and it continues to linger. I survey the ground outside, still covered in snow, and I long to see green once again. I entertain myself by watching videos online of gardens in the warmer seasons. It is a good way to learn new things. Watching a video […]
The garden in winter lies dormant, but more active than one might initially perceive. There is always some activity occurring in the garden. Last night we had a little snow. It provided a nice backdrop for my daily walk around my garden. My daily jaunts around the yard tell me many things – who has […]
