And just like that, the landscape exploded – trees, shrubs, perennials.  The pace seemed to hasten as we neared Memorial Day, the gateway to Summer, with warming temperatures and rain.   It wasn’t long before we felt out of step and overwhelmed. Fear not, gardeners, for we do have some…

  And just like that, the landscape exploded into life and color.  The pace seemed to hasten with the onset of warming temperatures and rain, and it wasn’t long before we felt out of step and overwhelmed.   Fear not, gardeners, for we do have some control and can capitalize…

  The weathered stone was cool and smooth, flocked here and there with moss, its jagged edges softened by the elements and constant patter of traffic.  Flanked on each side, the perennials began to crowd the path, decked in seasonal splendor and hue.  Their blooms perfumed the air and extended…

  So, for the last 4-6 weeks, crews had been working diligently (I use that term very loosely) on Route 83.  It’s an annual thing.  You can almost set your watch to it.  What they were working on, I’ll never know.  As I said, it’s become a custom, like great…