Where do I begin to describe the wonders that I see?  My world is new and changing daily. The following set of photos were taken a few weeks ago, between the two eye surgeries. I began with this Camellia sasanqua ‘Apple Blossom’ quite by accident because at first I simply had to get outdoors, to[...]

The ideal Thanksgiving centerpiece… — Is low so guests can see over it. — Is festive, in keeping with the holiday. — Has colors that convey autumn. — Looks good with your decor and china. — Doesn’t take up too much table space. — Is simple to assemble and can be done days ahead. — Is[...]

Linum perenne ‘Sapphire’ Ages ago, I started the What’s in a Name series with an intro post (Part the First) and several color-themed posts: Through the Rainbow I, Through the Rainbow II, and White, Black, and Shades of Gray. I recently ran across the file I’d been keeping of interesting botanical names and realized that[...]

One of the most basic dichotomies in life may be between those things that we understand why we engage in and those that we do not. Further dissolution of this distinction leads to things we may understand but that many others do not. This is called obsession. My most obvious obsession has always been plants.[...]