Early Signs of Spring


Forced Bulbs, Plant Material, Shrubs, Trees

As much as I enjoyed our trip down South, it is always great to be back in your own place.  We arrived home late and so I was unable to see what was going on in the garden.  How lovely the next day to be greeted by my witch hazel (hamamelis)* in full bloom.  This is one […]

March 6, 2015

Simple Christmas Traditions


Evergreens, Forced Bulbs

I have to confess that over the years I have been very caught up in the period preceding Christmas…. from nagging my husband to get the Christmas lights up, getting my overseas cards written, buying too many gifts,…. the list goes on, and this was all in addition to working outside of the home.   […]

December 22, 2014

Invasive Plants


Forced Bulbs, Herbs, Invasive Plants

It is difficult getting inspiration this time of the year when everything is frozen solid outside, but while I was sorting out a few papers the other day I came across an article on invasive plants and suggestions for alternate plants to use.  I was quite surprised to see what was on the list and I thought […]

November 17, 2014