The fog sidled in slowly, lying in wait in the hollows and dales before leaching out and swallowing the land whole. Darkness wore a misty shroud which light could not penetrate, refracted from the formidable force. Winter, too, can be a challenging foe, particularly when the gray days seem…

  Glittering, golden dusk flooded the landscape as the trees blushed in the gilded light, and the grasses swayed and rushed as the sun swiftly receded, surrendering wholly to twilight. August too will soon concede, and with it, any remnants of Summer. Autumn is upon us and changes are afoot….

  The clouds were cobbled together like great stones with mortar the color of sky, and slivers of sunlight flickered through momentarily until the mortar hardened and the clouds became impenetrable.  Leafless trees revealed hidden vistas, and the world seemed somewhat naked, somber and vulnerable.   Late Fall certainly loses some of its…

The satiny gray sheet of Winter, once unfurled and perfectly draped, has begun to wrinkle and bunch as Spring tugs at its corners, releasing its drab cover.  Soon it will be folded and shelved until next year.  Spring is most definitely in the air.   Courtesy of ProFlowers, Community Outreach…

Last night was a gift.  It was the perfect summer night when the air is delicate and nimble.  It was quiet, but not still.  Easy and blithe.  The humidity was low, almost unperceivable, and as the setting sun faded behind the horizon, the gradient of color and light painted the skies…

I did not attend a 4th of July parade this year, nor did I officially attend any fireworks.  Instead, my neighborhood brought the fireworks to me.  How very, very kind.  Most were all bark with no bite, and I find those to be the most irritating, but I searched the skies,…

Today looks and feels a little more akin to Fall than Spring.  Sometimes I like to imagine I’d just awaken from a deep, lengthy sleep – completely unaware of time or season.  Would I know if it was Spring or Fall?  A quick glance may deduce Fall, but a closer look would reveal the…

  The landscape has finally been reborn, cleansed of its imperfections, bleached in pure, glistening white, sparkling in the sun, blindingly renewed.  A somewhat fitting start to the new year, and one I’ve been waiting months to see. I love snow.  I realize this puts me squarely in the minority and…

  Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits.  Did you remember to say it this morning?  There’s an old adage that promises good luck if you utter this phrase upon waking on the first day of the month.  Me?  I forgot.  I usually do.  Maybe next month.  Until then, welcome October.  You are the month…

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 comes to landscapes, I was kind of missing the boat. …

Location, location, location!  You’re going to need a warm, sunny location in order to attract butterflies.  These beauties are cold-blooded creatures that require sun to warm their bodies, so locate a place within your yard that offers lots of sun and protection from the wind – perhaps near a wall, fence or…

Just like inside your home, color can create a sense of tranquility or excitement; it can make a large space feel intimate or a small space feel vast; warm colors are exciting and stimulate our senses while cool colors are calming and help us relax. Your garden is no different;…