Oriental bittersweet or Celastus orbiculatus is a vining plant, beloved for fall arrangements. Its sparkle comeS from the fruits, which burst out of papery beige wrappers to reveal bright orange berries. The wrappers look a bit like little hats atop the ripe fruits. The problem with this non-native bittersweet is that its rampant beauty is … 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
Winter sometimes gives us brilliant days—sunny, crisp and clear. Everything sparkles, especially if fresh snow is part of the landscape. But then there are the other days, when earth, sky and human dispositions are all equally gray and dispiriting. Chilliness creeps in and stays put, making you understand why sensible animals hibernate during the dark … Read more
