I am not a stamp collector and being a slave to the electronic communications that dominate all of our lives, I rarely send “snail mail” any more. When I do, I like to use stamps that make a statement, especially a botanical statement. This season I love the Winter Berries Forever stamps issued by the … Read more
If I had more spare time, I would be a consummate DIYer. I would master skills ranging from house painting to brick laying and everything in between. I would have thousands of dollars of extra disposable income because I would save large amounts of money by fixing my own toilet and cooking up my own … Read more
This is the time of year when many of us who love leafy things start thinking about ordering holiday plants, flowers and greenery for our nears, dears, business contacts and clients. The nurseries, catalogs and websites are full of ideas, but before you spend the money to give something green, it’s a good idea to … Read more
Last week I wore myself out getting all the tender potted plants into the house before the arctic weather set in. I have spent the past week sweeping up dead leaves as many of those same plants went to pieces over the shock of moving from the bright outdoor light into the best-that-I-can-do light indoors. … Read more
The rubber has hit the road in my garden. This past week, the weather people all forecasted the first serious cold snap of the late fall season. That meant that anything tender left outside was doomed. I wasn’t planning on this development, but clearly I forgot to notify Mother Nature of my plans. On the … Read more
