Illumination Flame
I finally purchased my first Digiplexis Illumination Flame. I have been wanting to try it out for myself since seeing it in the nursery last year. At that time they were a rare new perennial. This year they are showing up everywhere! My friend just found one at Home Depot for $7.00! Incredible, seeing as they are selling for over $20 for a gallon size at the … Continue reading Illumination Flame
The Moth Dance
Yesterday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It’s a bittersweet feeling for me, because for the last six months I’m longing for this day of light and for the next six months I’m reminiscing about this summer light. Early morning light and late evening light. Light that wakes me up with its bright intensity and light that puts me to bed … Continue reading The Moth Dance
My Top Fifty
Fifty is a big number for me this year. It all started in 1964 in New York. Everyone was so excited for me, or maybe the World’s Fair? But I arrived and now it’s fifty years later. I’ve been thinking a lot about my new number. The number 50. It’s kind of fun being around for 5 decades, watching the changes within and without. Feeling … Continue reading My Top Fifty
Hardy Ground Orchid
I like this plant, Bletilla striata. When we moved into a new house this winter I saw a patch of dead leaves and wondered, what is that??? They were long with parallel veins and I thought, maybe Crocosmia? In the early spring some green started to peek out and flower buds formed. It soon became apparent that the new growth was Lily of the Valley, you … Continue reading Hardy Ground Orchid
Snowbell Song
Last week the blossoms were just opening on the Snowbell tree, or Styrax japonica. The bees were humming through the air, the sun was sparkling….it was a glorious day! I was so excited to immerse myself in in the world of the snowbell tree, so I tried to capture the moment with this video. My novice video-taking skills leave much to be desired, but … Continue reading Snowbell Song
Rainyleaf 