This time of year poinsettias take center stage, boasting big, beautiful red blooms (leaves, really, known as bracts), with petite yellow flowers nestled amidst the magnificent color. While also available in pink and white, for me, red remains the heart and soul of the Christmas season. Last year I decided to save my poinsettia plants, and actually put them in the ground. What better way to decorate the house for the season than an abundance of beautiful poinsettias, right? Okay, so ... continue reading...
Summer’s finally winding down…
Call me crazy, but at least, I think so. In Florida, one never knows. Each morning is truly a new dawn and the season, well, it’s rather indiscriminate around here. One day, you wake up to fog and rain—and cold--fifty degrees, max. But next thing you know, it’s eighty and sunny. Your head spins around and you find yourself wondering, where did this come from? It’s a gift. Me, I’m good with eternal summer. As much as I like cooler weather and the knock of fall foliage, I’d take heat over ... continue reading...
What’s cuter than a cabbage patch doll?
Why a cabbage patch, of course! (They do look a bit like the doll, don't they?) I mean, from my limited recall, anyway. Never one for dolls, I do remember the cabbage patch doll craze. Passing them by in the store - after the holidays, as you couldn't get NEAR one during shopping season - I wondered what all the fuss was about. They were unique, which I fully appreciate, and endearing, in a "vegetable" sort of way, but why on earth would you wait in line for one? And pay top ... continue reading...
Excuse me?
While watching television the other night with the family, my daughter asked, “Mom, is that a poppy?” Absorbed in a novel I paid no attention (to be a writer, one must be an avid reader, multi-tasking screen versus print, notwithstanding). Her father, seated next to her, was watching the same program. He could answer. But he didn’t. And apparently, this was a girl who wanted to know so once again, a little louder this time, “Hey, garden whiz. What kind of flower is that?” I flipped my ... continue reading...
Thanks Africanaussie!
"This is one blogger who I really feel everyone needs to have a look at: a lot of variety in this blog - but I especially enjoy her writing style. Not a lot of photographs, but I enjoy her stories. She gardens in a similar climate to me." Thanks, Africanaussie. It's heartening to know you are out there in the gardening world, and share the joy of gardening with me! I appreciate the kind words and look forward to your visits. Likewise, you can find Africanaussie ... continue reading...
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