Remembering Summer

It was a busy summer, and I chose not to write any blogs over the summer. While I made quick posts on Facebook and Instagram, I did not take the time to write more information. Sometimes, it is better to just live in the moment rather than document the moment. Concerts and other events are […]

Making Things

In warmer months, I get to indulge my creative passions by working in the garden. In colder months, I invent projects that are fun and creative, especially gifts to give away. I will probably never stop making things, because I derive a lot of pleasure in the planning, sourcing, execution and giving of personal gifts […]

The Oriental Garden

When one of the tree peonies bloomed this past spring, in the oriental garden, it spurred me on to continue development of this part of the garden. The blossom proved the viability of the area for the plants I hoped to grow. The oriental garden has taken longer to develop than other areas of our […]

Gardening Backwards

Most gardening advisors will tell you to design your hardscape and then your plantings. I usual do this by putting in paths, building structures or walls and then plant around them. My latest garden is developing in the opposite manner. I have placed a few plants to see how they will grow and will then […]