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...
Tag: My Garden
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...
Homegrown Happiness
“Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.” John Harrigan I marvel as I hold tiny seeds because they are filled with wonder. Oh, t...
Gardens in the Pink
“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” Lilly Pulitzer This year my summer garden has gone pink. Looking for a pop of cheerful col...
Gorgeous Tulip Gardens
Spring is here in Chicago. I am so grateful this year to get outdoors and take in the gorgeous tulip gardens. The sun is shining and I am enjoying the views fro...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Do you have a television show that you love, but have to watch all on your own? That program that none of your family members can stand. I must confess that I l...
Gardens In The Snow And Other Ridiculous Thinking
“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gardening begins in January with th...