Posts tagged gardening

May 9, 2013

 

forsythia

Pruning Forsythia

Some shrubs have only one season of interest and forsythia is one of them.

May 2, 2013

 

anne bronte's grave

Impermanence

Flowers are symbols that reinforce our joys and mitigate our sorrows.

April 18, 2013

 

watering

Watering Tips

Newly situated plants need more frequent watering than established plants.

April 4, 2013

 

early white house

The Early White House, 1800-1809

When John Adams moved from Philadelphia to the White House, the building was still under construction and there was no sign of a garden.

March 28, 2013

 

mount vernon terrace

Mount Vernon

At Mount Vernon, Washington created a beautiful American garden that befitted a true patriot.

February 28, 2013

 

Washington as Farmer at Mount Vernon

Founding Gardeners

While it is still too cold to work in your garden, you may enjoy reading Andrea Wulf’s informative book.

October 11, 2012

 

perennials

Re-Planting Perennials

Tips for planting or transplanting perennials in the fall.

June 14, 2012

 

white tail deer

Berserk!

A story of conflict between one woman and a deer. Who will win?

May 31, 2012

 

vegetable bounty

Hopeful Gardeners

As we plant, we envision a future full of fruitfulness and beauty – bounty and beauty.

September 24, 2009

 

Colorful, cut flowers.

How To Cut Flowers

Some flower gardeners have designated cutting gardens, but most of us just snip judiciously from all areas of our yard.

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