The morning light dappled and danced across the lawn.  It was soft and benevolent.  The sleepy trees seemed to stretch and extend towards her warmth while the flowers tilted their faces, greeting the day with a kiss from the sun. It’s…

The weekend presented a shining example of Fall’s excellence – beautiful weather and crisp, clear skies.  Although the majority of foliage has yet to turn, there were examples of Fall’s distinct beauty in the many perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. In addition…

Memorial Day rolls out the red carpet in anticipation of Summer’s arrival when Spring’s volatile weather gives way to long, languid, warm days when life seems to slow and mellow. Memorial Day is also a symbolic time in our yards…

As temperatures begin to rise, and Summer nears, my outside exposure gradually begins to decrease.  I am not a fan of heat, especially humidity.  My routine, much like winter, becomes a mad dash to the house, to the car, to…

I always thought of myself as a “big picture” kind of gal.  Before I can truly understand or appreciate something, it’s very important that I am able to visualize and conceptualize the whole.  Well, I thought wrong.  Sort of.  When it…

Finally, after a week of oppressive heat and humidity, Mother Nature has offered us a break.  If Summer temperatures would simply hover around 75 degrees, I wouldn’t detest the season as I much as I do, but Summer is a…