This photo (left) and quote are found in Carolyne Roehm's book, Flowers, where she has dedicated a chapter to Lily of the Valley. Like her, I have an affection for this simple, delicate, fragrant, hardy woodland flower that grows so effortlessly in our Northern Hemisphere gardens. On May 1, France celebrates, La… Continue reading Lily of the Valley…a lucky charm
Month: May 2021
Rainy Days…
I love a rainy day, which makes me, by definition, a pluviophile, which by the way is not a word in my personal lexicon! The garden looks so beautiful during and after a rain. Dust and debris are washed away, leaving behind a lustre that cannot be replicated by watering with tap water. Have you… Continue reading Rainy Days…
Baseless Pots…
As part of my garden transformation, I decided to "experiment" with baseless pots. After watching the "Bunny Guinness YouTube" channel, I couldn't wait for the opportunity to implement this idea into some of my garden beds. Bunny Guinness (see April 22 blog post for more information on her) has used baseless… Continue reading Baseless Pots…
An Uplifting Mother’s Day…
The past year has been hard for many of us...so much loss, sacrifice and suffering. For me, it meant losing both my mom and my precious little dog, Chloe. Although time eases the sadness, when special occasions or holidays come along, the heartstrings are tugged on once again... Not only is it Mother's Day… Continue reading An Uplifting Mother’s Day…