Monthly Archives: December 2011

I just threw my hat in the ring for this little read along: Willa Cather, A Novel Challenge. Come on over!

I am certain I’ve gone off on this book before. But I read it about once a year, to simply keep myself grounded. Tonight I googled Kenneth Helphand and Defiant Gardens and came up with a website to boot: If … Continue reading →

Sadly, there is very little snow in the high country right now. These images were taken a couple years ago. Peaceful and charming, all the same.

I’m often asked “what would be a great gift idea for the gardener on my Christmas list?” Hoo Boy! I have a list. Yes I do! Right now, if you hustle, your local independent garden centers (not the big boxes) … Continue reading →

Orange, Tango to be sure, is the new hot color for 2012 according to Panatone, the wizards and soothsayers of color culture. THIS YEAR: TANGERINE TANGO    Fashion images from the LA Times.               … Continue reading →

Last year, for Christmas, my BFF gave me one of these wonderful “POSTCARDEN” kits. I had a blast growing it on the kitchen counter. It’s a lot of fun to play with these after the amaryllis are shot and before … Continue reading →