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Valentine Flowers Alternatives

When one thinks of a typical Valentine's bouquet, it's usually of a dozen red roses. Red roses symbolize love, passion and romance so...

Feb 5, 20242 min read

I’m currently sitting at my desk, staring out at the frozen snow and ice that has formed on my shrub below. Is it pretty? Yes, especially...

Jan 18, 20243 min read

The winter solstice, a celestial event marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, has been celebrated across cultures for...

Dec 20, 20232 min read

From Earthly Guardians to Holiday Cheer: The Enchanting History of Garden and Christmas Gnomes This time of year, admist the evergreens...

Dec 20, 20232 min read

Holidays, birthdays or just because - I've rounded up some of my favorite gifts for gardeners, garden appreciators, garden wannabes, book...

Dec 8, 20234 min read

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday - buy now, save more, don't miss, last chance, hurry...

Nov 27, 20233 min read

As a gardener, the end of the growing season is a rather bittersweet time. On the one hand, I would love to keep the garden going and...

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower -- Albert Camus Here on the north shore of Long Island, that quote is certainly...

Nov 7, 20231 min read

On November 1 and 2, Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos. Just the name alone conjures up thoughts of grief...

Nov 1, 20233 min read

Halloween has me seeing everything a little different today. A little spookier and a little more sinister. Even my plants and garden are...

Oct 31, 20231 min read