The Gift of Gardening
“Plant so that your own heart will grow.” – Hafiz Gardening at its heart is all about finding beauty in change. Seasons come and go. Some more quickly tha...
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Dreaming of Dahlias
“Dahlias have a life force of their own. They are the gift that keeps on giving.” William Li Grow what you love and your garden will flourish. There is no...
The Sunny Side of the Street
“Grab your coat and get your hat. Leave your worries on the doorstep. Life can be so sweet. On the sunny side of the street“ Dorothy Fields The air ...
Looking for Butterflies
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Every morning I w...
The Tulip Party
Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’ Robin Williams Every fall I dream, plan and plant for this moment. I wait with anticipat...
The Potted Garden
So many European landscapes feature beautiful potted gardens. The picture above is from a trip I took to Ireland years ago. All those potted boxwoods in gorgeou...
W is for Wonderstruck: A Gardener’s Alphabet Part Two
Wonderstruck is defined as suddenly being filled with wonder and delight. Looking at something so beautiful that you are left in awe. I often feel this way when...
G is for Garden and Gratitude
“Je vois la vie en rose.” Edith Piaf On a whim I picked up a couple of pairs of pink crystal studded glasses. It was my daughter’s birthday last week and I thou...
Planting Tulips and Hope for Spring
I have always found gardening to be an act of great hope, because planting requires a gardener to believe that in time beautiful things will grow. Every gardene...
Pretty Pumpkins, Porches and Planters
There’s a chill in the air, the fall gardening season is in its full glory here in the Midwest. As the summer leaves and plants are starting to fade, the ...