The Bestest Garden

Noah decided he wanted his own spot of earth.  His own garden to do with as he would.  He chose … More

Fragrance

Growing up there was a shady corner in front of the shed, just outside of my bedroom window, that was … More

Sherwood Forest

My Robin Hood, at home in his Sherwood Forest.  I was reminded that this isn’t only my garden, but also … More

Loveliness

Is there anything more beautiful than a camellia?  If so I haven’t seen it.  Oh, my son’s smile is more … More

Green Shoots Regurgitated

The asparagus is up!  Yesterday was the day.  Snapped off the first spear and gave it to a hungry one-year-old … More

Little Surprises

Standing on the back porch yesterday I saw a flash of blue from the bed underneath the magnolia and went … More

Fortnight

A fortnight.  That is how far ahead we are this year, spring-wise.  The camellias are breaking bud, and there are … More

Birthday bloom

A birthday gift, a blooming hellebore on January 15th.  I knew they were supposed to bloom in the depths of … More