It may seem like a departure from what I usually write, but I’ve decided to write about general gardening topics as the gardening expert for Answers.com. Answers.com just launched this new role, and I am honored they asked me. Each week, I’ll give you a teaser here, in case you’re interested in learning about the [...]
Every once in a while I have a recurring dream where I need to get busy gardening so I can commence growing with plants, while growing the home garden, with visions of being in the rainforest, but doing it along side an Arizona plant lady. The whole while, we are gardening with confidence. Like all dreams, it’s a crazy hodgepodge, but this [...]
Heronswood hires a General Manager. It seems everyday Heronswood is getting closer to its glory-days restoration. Now they are even closer as Heronswood names a General Manager. True to their nature with a reputation for environmental stewardship, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, with a commitment to restore the gardens, has hired Nancy Heckler as General Manager [...]
Surprise awaits within the month of March. As the Earth transitions from winter to spring, March can be unstable. Like an adolescent, March has mood swings–wild winds followed by steely calm; widely fluctuating day and evening air temperatures, and flowers blooming in barren soil. March also brings birthday wishes for me. My mind welcomed the [...]
The first crocus pushing through the soil says spring to me, along with daffodils dancing with their faces in the sun, and the wind stirring eddies from fall’s remaining leaves. Spring has official times, and, for many of us, spring can be a state-of-mind. My childhood was spent baffled when having to mark a season [...]
A fire in the garden Sunday is my day in the garden. It’s the one day that nothing interferes with my schedule. I garden every Sunday; but I’m not just a Sunday gardener. In my mind, I’m always in the garden; and certainly I garden year ‘round. This has been one of the few winters [...]
Lengthened daylight hours and shortened shadows are noticeable as February approaches. A winter-weary mood is elevated as light lifts the spirit. Holding onto the winter can bring great joy when we’re reminded, every season has its reason. February, cold and cruel to some, is hope to others. After all, February touches March, the month of [...]
The sun is low on most January days, but my hopes are high. When I walk the garden during the winter, I hope to find solace in nature. As I look around, the trees, void of leaves, show me structure and strength. They make me feel stronger with every step I take. Color from the [...]
Le Creuset Pumpkin casserole dish in flame. This is one of my most favorite sides during the holidays; it’s easy to make, and my kids love it. INGREDIENTS 6 sweet potatoes Bag of mini-marshmallows Some butter – optional – I happen to put butter in everything Some brown sugar – I used 1/4 cup Proportions [...]
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