It is the zenith of Christmas season, and at times I feel like I have been see-sawing an emotional pendulum of sadness and joy. Christmas is a time I most try to keep an equilibrium, because I want for my family to experience good feelings and memories from this time. I also think there is […]
Christmas
Christmas Seems Far Away
It has been a very mild December, so I have been working outside a bit. Catching up on those things that I put off during October. I was ready to take my knocks, and resign myself to whatever the winter would bring, but thankfully this window of nice temperatures and decent gardening weather has given […]
Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread Houses in the Franklin Park Conservatory. Christmas season contained a display of Gingerbread houses. Be sure to see Gardens in Ohio and A Botanical Wedding.
Christmas day
after a night of chill, 50 degree rain, today there is clear golden morning light.when i got in firewood, it was almost pleasant outside, so i skipped my earlycoffee/computer rituals and went for a walk with my horse. i have been tryingto comfort rosa with long grooming sessions. for years, i was a massage therapistand […]
Holiday Gardening
If you love gardening you somehow manage to find a way to incorporate it into almost everything. Some of the best-loved Christmas traditions, and festive dining ideas come from garden-related diversions. Like flower arranging, or making wreaths, and where do you think all those Christmas trees come from? Someone wanted the garden indoors. That is […]
Holiday Plants
Poinsettias: don’t save, not worth it and you probably won’t get good results Christmas Cactus: do save, you might pass them on to your grandchildren someday Cyclamen: do save, although they are particular and need a cool window Narcissus and other bulbs: Don’t save … they lost all their strength giving you a good show
