Many times the classification of plants can be very confusing. Such is the case of genus narcissus, which includes the commonly named daffodils, jonquils and tazetts in addition to all…
One of the life lessons I have learned is that relationships come and go, quite often making me a better person. The enduring love I have for my hydrangeas has…
Paying close attention to details has always been my expertise. This attention has now become one of my most valuable trademarks for my home and garden. Having these few simple…
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that the material things we enjoy in this lifetime are never truly ours. We simply take care of them for the time that…
Want to start your garden design? Begin with the boxwood. People are often surprised that I have hundreds that surround my home. One might think with all these boxwood I…
Once you call yourself a gardener, there is no reprieve. That means, there is always something that can be done in the garden. Early on, novice gardeners may feel deprived…
When I was young, I remember being in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother making cupcakes to bring to school for my birthday. I have such fond memories that…
Remember when not so long ago, things didn’t seem quite so financially turbulent or worrisome? Maybe you could afford to splurge by having dinner out at a nice restaurant or…