Hello, Fellow Lovers of All Things Green. At last, I had some time in my garden. Not much time, but any time brings such joy. Though true, I get overwhelmed at how many things need addressing. Then came a quick fix to the overwhelming feeling—tidying daffodil foliage. As much as I lov
Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. Labyrinths provide paths of healing to help you maneuver through loss and grief, but the contemplation benefits are all-encompassing and beautiful, too. Comfort Zone Camp, in partnership with A Little Hope Foundation I participated in Comfort
Hello, Fellow Lovers of All Things Green, The recent rains turned the stone patio into an ice-skating rink. I adore the moss between the joints, but the presence of moss often goes hand in hand with mildew, which is slippery when wet. Indeed, it’s time to clean the stones. But h
Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. I found a few hours to tackle the vegetable garden on Mother’s Day. Finding time for my garden is hard, but it brings me joy when I do. Thankfully, gardens are forgiving. A bit of a save on my delinquency: I planted snap peas a few weeks
Hello, fellow lovers of all things green; I adore clients sending plant photos from their gardens. Tara from Sparta, NJ, sent one of her Lady’s Mantle with the headline Morning Diamonds. “So lovely! I adore the lotus effect. Thank you for sharing,” my note back. Perf
Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. I look forward to when the Siberian Iris, planted by the previous owner, emerges in the rock garden and flourishes with deep purple flowers in late spring or early summer. But they have not had nearly as many blooms in the last few years. The
Hello, fellow lovers of all things green. In Episode 202 of the Garden Dilemmas Podcast (link below), I share a heartwarming story from my dear friend Vicki Johnson, a garden writer and photographer, about what inspired her to start gardening, which grew into a passion and a career. I
Hello fellow lovers of all things green. It’s the time of year to divide things which may seem to contradict the oneness we feel with nature and each other. We have enough division in our world. Don’t you agree? However, dividing perennials is about creating more of a beau