Today, let’s head outside. Yesterday I gave you a short tour of inside vignettes. Because the weather is still so warm, I did
Category: Flowers
I know, I have been gone for far too long. Let’s just leave it to too many projects in the works, and two seasons of unusually hot weather combined with summer drought that kept me in the gardens for hours every day. I am not in the least
Today I want to share home with Christmas decor that might just elicit a few ahhh’s. Decorated quietly and softly in tones of
Helianthus, better known as sunflowers. Nothing makes me smile more quickly and longer than sunflowers. They have a joy about them that elicits from me wonder and an increasing certainty that nature gets it so magically right. They really don’t
There is a way to add the rustic, yet often elegant look of wood to your garden and home in the form of faux bois. This art form dates to the mid 1800’s, when it was invented by Joseph Monier. Faux bois (from the French for false wood) refers to the artistic imitation of wood or… Continue reading
Amaryllis are especially popular during the Christmas holidays but many people are intimidated by them. It shouldn’t be so. Although Christmas is weeks away,
This is the last one. I say the last, but one never knows. This one came about not so much by choice, because when the house was built they took down a large number of gorgeous mature trees for a septic system large enough that it could handle a hotel, as well as enough space… Continue reading
Some more images from my trip to Milmont Greenshouses yesterday. Today I went to an Artisan Festival right here in my town along the James River. We had beautiful weather and throngs of people turned out for food, music and lots of exhibits from very talented artists. One in particular stood out, a young… Continue reading
As I mentioned yesterday, I went back over the mountain to the awesome Milmont Greenhouses today. It was customer appreciation day, thanking everyone for 40 years! My good friend KY wasn’t able to come with me today, but I decided to go because it was a lovely cool, overcast, autumn day. I was not disappointed.
Well, done except for a new light fixture for the front door. I had planned on looking for one today but last night I received a call from Bearded Collie Rescue via LS in Charlotte, NC. There was a Beardie in Bedford, VA- in the shelter, that needed to be pulled. I couldn’t do it… Continue reading