Dew of the Sea

I went to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, last week to relax for a few days and see the wild horses made famous in author Marguerite Henry’s 1947 book Misty of Chincoteague. I caught sight of some of the horses, along with a wide variety of shore birds, wildflowers and gorgeous ocean scenery. It was inspiring and … Read more

Rosemary Trees

Merchandisers are under a lot of pressure every year to introduce new and/or different plants for the holidays.  Troll the aisles of nurseries and garden centers right now and you will see new and different poinsettias, bodacious kalanchoes and even hellebores for indoor display.  Novelty piques interest. I am a jaded horticulture consumer, so piquing … Read more