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Consider the Lilies

Consider the lilies of the field – and those of the home garden. Heralds of summer and heat, they are trumpets of abundance, turk’s caps of beauty. Abundant in color, size and blooms. You can press your face into theirs… Continue Reading

Scents & Sensibilities: Fragrance in the Winter Garden

Ahhh fragrance….all I can say is “thank you” to the universe of sweet scents. With all these plants in bloom again, seemed an apt time to revisit this piece. Enjoy. My Daphne odora began its seasonal bloom this past week… Continue Reading

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The Noble Peony in the North State Garden

With my peony buds positively fat and ready to burst open any day, I thought it was a great time to revisit this interview on how to grow peonies well in our region. They were among my mother’s favorite flowers,… Continue Reading