In the bygone days of blogging (yes, we can now talk about the bygone days of blogging), it was normal to have numerous mini-posts comprised of only links or quotes, etc. That is greatly frowned upon by Google today (not yet known in those days … [Read more...] about Compilation of Past Mini-Posts of 2003
Armchair Gardening
Thoughts from the Deep Freezer
It is a normal weather pattern for central Ohio to plumb the depths of single digit temperatures with little or no snow. It is equally expected for gardeners to go into planning mode during the deep freeze of January. Reviewing the last year has … [Read more...] about Thoughts from the Deep Freezer
Time In A Garden, Using Garden Blogs, And Museum Quality
I could use more time enjoying my garden, and I have an inkling that is true for most of us that love a garden. Modern life has a way of pushing in with what seems like a long list of urgent, yet trivial, demands that eat up the day... and sometimes … [Read more...] about Time In A Garden, Using Garden Blogs, And Museum Quality
Old Fashioned Gardening
Cottage gardens and English borders are examples of "Old Fashioned Gardening". Why say that? I think it has to do with the amount of work one is prepared to do, the need for intensive gardening techniques, and the result of an abundant all season … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Gardening
Flowers that Monet Grew In Giverny
Which Flowers Did Monet Grow? Many of us are familiar with Claude Monet's luminous paintings of his garden, but what of the gardener that created the scenes that capture our admiration? How did his garden grow? In his famous garden at Giverny … [Read more...] about Flowers that Monet Grew In Giverny
Discussion on What Versailles May Teach a Modern Homeowner
I found the following video fascinating. It covers many topics of interest to modern homeowners and gardeners, foodies and historians. I want to take some of the quotes- there were so many! The simplest, most zenlike is that there is no garden … [Read more...] about Discussion on What Versailles May Teach a Modern Homeowner
Life In Robin’s Nest: A Garden of Many Colors
Source: Life In Robin's Nest: A Garden of Many Colors I wanted to try out the "press this" browser plugin from my Wordpress software. I don't think I ever have before! And what better blog to share and feature than Robin's Nest? I appreciate … [Read more...] about Life In Robin’s Nest: A Garden of Many Colors
Here Is Hope For A Beautiful Spring
From a previous year It turned the corner here in the Central Ohio area. Patches of snow are all that are left after the warming temperatures and rains. I will have to post some of my older, but still beautiful, spring photos in … [Read more...] about Here Is Hope For A Beautiful Spring
The Requirements of Age: Updating
The photo I add when I have nothing else to add (placeholder photo?) This is an old blog, as blogs go. I find it has been in dire need of updating, as I try to replace missing photos for the related links feature. Many of the older links … [Read more...] about The Requirements of Age: Updating
Blooming In The Garden
Finally. Cold weather disappeared and things are blooming. Therese Bugnet I cut these roses down to the ground last fall due to dieback. They are sprouting up and blooming. Rugosa roses are usually very resistant to rose ailments. … [Read more...] about Blooming In The Garden
