My 2017 UMass Garden Calendar is doing its job. Not only does it give me the daily sunrise and sunset times, but it also gives me great horticultural reminders and hints. And, yes, the days are getting longer in this New Year. We had our first blizzard on January 7 but the past few days … Continue reading New Year Resolutions →

We’ve had our first real snowfall of the season and, like the song, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Amazingly, only a couple of days ago, we were still enjoying some perfect blossoms on some of our rose bushes and harvesting some chives from the vegetable garden. We have turned over the bowls … Continue reading Into the Holiday Spirit →

We have so much to be thankful for this year. In spite of the recent drought, what is being called a “super extended fall” has gifted us with incredible and vibrant foliage colors, the prettiest we can ever remember. Of course, hubby has been raking the fallen leaves and there’s no end in sight. Thank … Continue reading Time to Give Thanks →

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, “The September equinox happens every year on either the 22nd, 23rd, or even 24th, depending on the calendar. This is the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. “The word equinox means ‘equal night’…. At this point, the amount of nighttime and … Continue reading Welcome to Fall →