In bloom in our garden are irises, baptisia, foxgloves, clematis, roses and some of the hostas. I don’t ever remember our hostas blooming so early. The peony blossoms are mostly gone and I’ll be clipping off their seedpods just above a lower leaf on each stem. The peony plants make a nice summer border. The … Continue reading In Bloom in Our Garden →

What a spring this has been… wet, wet, wet and cold! According to news reports, this has been the wettest spring ever recorded. One columnist wrote, “Rainfall famine has turned to a rainfall feast.” In spite of the frequent showers and low temperatures, the daffodils were really beautiful. The pink tulips were lovely even though … Continue reading Summer’s Coming →

Our calendar tells us that spring has arrived. Signs of spring are evident throughout our garden. Snowdrops are in bloom and some of the daffodil foliage is emerging. In shaded areas, there are still some mounds of snow. The start of Daylight Saving Time has given us an extra hour of welcome sunlight. This is … Continue reading Welcome to Spring! →

It’s been an interesting winter for sure. Record low temperatures and extreme winter chills have kept furnaces running ’round the clock. Frequent messages from service providers, as well as newspaper articles and TV reports, have warned about the dangers of frozen pipes. However, on Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, which supposedly predicts … Continue reading February Updates →

December is a wonderful time of the year. As families decorate their homes for Christmas and the holidays, poinsettias are a popular addition to the decor. Pink poinsettias have always been a favorite in our home. Incidentally, December 12 was officially declared “National Poinsettia Day” by an Act of Congress in 2002. For me it’s … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season →