The Snowdrop Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) Many, many welcomes, February fair-maid, Ever as of old time, Solitary firstling, Coming in the cold time, Prophet of the …
March 2011
Houseplants Increase your Attention Span
Add a little green to your work space and reap the benefits. According to Scientific America, your attention span may grow. As with all scientific …
Starting Seeds
It’s about the 8-10 weeks before the time you would want to transplant, so start some of those seeds. I’ve chosen bee balm, salvia, eggplant, …
Expanding an Old Bed
Today, a lovely 45 degrees, brought me outdoors to cleanup for spring. I had been thinking of expanding a bed into the yard for quite …
The Real Thing, Photos by Lindsey Conroy
Nature can twist the emotions of man, as well as offer peaceful meditations. These photos beckon us to enjoy her tranquility (captured on film with …
How Long are my Seeds Good for?
The great thing about buying seeds is you get so many possible plants from one package, but you never can use them all in one …
Spring is on the Way!
Today a few stray flakes of snow are falling, but while picking up a little in preparation for spring, I spotted these guys! YAY!
Perennial Herbs
Perennial herbs are a great way to have favorite flavors year after year. Consider adding some of them to your garden. Plant in full sun …
Key West, Hemingway’s House
This past week, I ventured south to get some sunshine and take in the tropics. These are some photos from Hemingway’s Key West home that …
Watching the Sun
As the snow thaws and the days become longer, I know I get eager to dig. Wait and visualize. Getting your hands dirty when the …