Early February was teasing us with burgeoning bulbs and warmer-than-should-be weather.  It was, though, a great reminder of the power and promise of Spring.  Soon the muddied, desolate earth would be replaced with color and life, and the barren trees would fill the sky with their lush canopies. In order…

Swelling buds and burgeoning bulbs dappled the landscape with the power and promise of Spring.  Soon the muddied, desolate earth would be replaced with color and life, and the barren trees would fill the sky with their lush canopies. In order for trees to leaf out, they must rely on…

Standard operating practice dictates that I must once again complain about the weather.  Holy hot!  I guess these are the dog days of summer.  For those of you that enjoy the warmth, enjoy and savour while I pout.   But, I digress. Many of you out there might be thinking your green thumb…