Since my post on Vertical Gardening a couple of weeks ago, I’ve discovered some sources that might prove helpful for those of you who want to try your hand at it on a small scale. Smith and Hawken has a few new products: a Vertical Garden Planting Panel, a Large Vertical Garden and a Red Vine Trellis. Gardener’s Supply is now offering Indoor Living Wall[...]
The Scoop on Dog Poop
– Posted in: Miscellaneous January 14, 2009I’m a sucker for practically any dog. I just love these four legged creatures. And being the owner of three dogs, I know the responsibility that goes along with ownership. Consequently, when I see owners (including my neighbors) allowing their dogs to poop wherever they choose, I’m amazed at the rudeness of these folks. After all, how about some basic manners? It[...]
Great Movies: Those That Have Inspired Your Garden Making
– Posted in: Miscellaneous January 6, 2009When I read an article in The International Herald Tribune with the title ‘I’m trying to see these movies. If you want to talk, go home’, it reminded me that it is usually this time of year when an avid movie buddy and I begin our annual whirlwind of seeing as many movies as possible prior to the Academy Awards. And as tradition goes, a[...]
Favorite Gardening Post for 2008
– Posted in: Miscellaneous December 31, 2008For all of you who have been so busy blogging throughout the year, now is the time to kick back, relax and give yourself a pat on the back. Yes, each and everyone of you who has made garden blogging a ritual and has shared a piece of your world with us, we at GGW[...]
Botanical Skin Care
– Posted in: Miscellaneous December 27, 2008Perhaps it’s because I have a daughter who has been interested in skin care since she was a teenager that I’m a bit more sensitive and aware of the plethora of skin care lines that are made of botanics or are labeled organic or natural. Now don’t get me wrong. For more years than I[...]