With all of the emphasis these days on the economic turmoil, cost of living, wars and presidential elections, it is all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of fear, anger, polarity and reactivity. Sure, there is plenty of blame to go around, from the greed of large corporations, to government deregulation and to consumers who have been out of control[...]
A Reminder To Sign Up for Blog Action Day
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 14, 2008A quick reminder to all of you to sign up for Blog Action Day for tomorrow, October 15th. The link is: www.blogactionday.org This year’s theme is POVERTY. Get onto the site, read about it, register and write a post. It’s important for all of us in the gardening blogosphere to have a voice on issues that matter!
GGW Plant Pick of the Month: Browallia
– Posted in: Garden Plants, Miscellaneous October 10, 2008
It’s tough for me to pick a plant of the month in October. Fall’s fiery finale is in full swing, and the garden’s ablaze with tropicals, annuals and a slew of late season perennials, all blooming like crazy, getting in their last licks before Jack Frost mows them down with his icy scythe. But I’m going[...]
A GGW Contest: Chrysanthemums vs. Asters
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 6, 2008
I know, I know. I should leave ‘well enough’ alone. I was planning to. Last month I actually took some photos of both asters and chrysanthemums being sold at my local grocery store at 2 for $10. I was going to send out a tongue in cheek reminder that you have a choice about which specimens you plan[...]
A Nursery Ramble
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 4, 2008
If you are deep into variegation, unusual houseplants, and the horticulturally weird and wonderful, you’ve no doubt visited—online at least—one of my favorite nurseries: Glasshouse Works. While I enjoy shopping on line, wading deep into a greenhouse overrun with plants is an experience like no other. I adore prowling through foliage and flowers looking for[...]