gardens
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Red Alert!
Surprises. We all get them. Sometimes we are happy about them and sometimes we are not. And, sometimes we need a little time to realize that the… More
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Tulip Update & Winding Down
Right on schedule…the tulips are blooming! It has been my Mother’s Day gift for the past 10+ years and they never fail to bloom! This year, I… More
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A Fond Farewell to the Tulips
The tulips are officially gone, but after one of our rains (we had a lot of those last week!), I grabbed my camera to try and capture… More
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Looking Forward to the Tulips
I love having something to look forward to. In my case, it’s my garden blooming, primarily the tulips, and spending languid afternoons outside. But, as anyone who… More
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Sunny Days Ahead
You may have seen on the news that the 2nd Nor’easter in a week is headed this way. School is cancelled. It’s a snow day! Yet, we… More
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Holiday Outdoor Decor
Over the weekend, our home got its outdoor holiday update. Always a variation on a theme of greens, magnolia and red berries….this year’s holiday decor is simple and classic,… More
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Garden Update
The summer growing season is in full swing, but is a little behind the normal schedule. My hydrangea bushes and trees have typically bloomed in full by… More
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Friday Flowers – Late Spring/Early Summer
For today’s Friday Flowers, I wanted to share what’s growing in the garden this early June. Ferns, ivy and lady’s mantle are all flourishing, while hot pink… More
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A Day at Trade Secrets
My 2nd annual visit to Bunny William’s Trade Secrets in Sharon, CT, did not disappoint! We arrived before 8am, with the fog enveloping the landscape. But, as… More