Stories and poems.
This month on American ‘Botanical’ are three wanna-be stars. These plants have been practicing for years and during this month of March, they finally are ready to sit in the judgement seat. Have they been rehearsing enough this winter? Will they forget the lyrics, the root and stem growth? Will they show their pitch problems and be all over the place, with no structure or … Continue reading American Idol — The Plants Perform!
“Soil is the basic raw material of the gardener’s art.” From the Organic Garden Book by Geoff Hamilton Continue reading Soil
It is too cold! There are very few gardeners roaming around. Most are inside, but doing what? a) thinking about plants b) eating plants c) forget plants, give me electronics! Which one are you? b for me, maybe c Tree at My Window by Robert Frost Tree at my window, window tree, My sash is lowered when night comes on; But let there never be … Continue reading Weather
Which are the top three plants that I chose to take from my garden in a recent move? The winners are….. 1. Ukigumo japanese maple—floating clouds for light and freedom 2. Julia Child Floribunda Rose—for beauty and happiness 3. Sunshine Blue Blueberry—for sustenance and strength Continue reading Which three?
If you knew a natural disaster were sweeping through your garden (fire, earthquake, ice storm) what three plants would you save, and why? Would they hold memories of the past? Hopes for the future? Could they be a brand new introduction? Have a sentimental scent? Rare and expensive? Robust and vigorous? All are worthwhile reasons to save a plant. But what if it’s an ugly … Continue reading Musa is me
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