One of things I’m enjoying most about blogging is the opportunity to interact with you other plant geeks, through reading your own blogs as well as the comments you leave here. Mr. McGregor’s Daughter left a question in response to my post about Plant World Seeds a few days ago, asking if those of us[...]
Trees for Birthday and Holiday Gift Giving
– Posted in: Miscellaneous November 1, 2007Today is my birthday and like most other of my adult birthdays, I feel that this day is a special one because I am alive, healthy and living a meaningful life. Yet, when I tell inquiring family and friends I want nothing other than their love for my birthday, I am either given gifts that[...]
Water Conservation: What Do You Really Think?
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 31, 2007Having just returned from a trip to Israel, I am struck with how Israelis don’t take water for granted. This tiny country, which is primarily situated on arid land and dependent on the Sea of Galilee for its major source of water, is a bastion of luscious flora. And a majority of the vegetation is[...]
The Wonderful World Of Plant World
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 30, 2007[Note: Sorry about lack of activity here over the last few days, folks. The technical difficulty appears to be resolved and we should be posting regularly again.] Just about the time I start getting a little tired of gardening each autumn, the Plant World Seeds catalog arrives to re-energize me. It’s always the first catalog[...]
An Administrative Note
– Posted in: Miscellaneous October 25, 2007Just so you know, our servers are moving this weekend. Most of you shouldn’t notice anything, but if you do have a little trouble reaching this site over the next few days, know that all should be well by Monday. And the photo? No reason, really, other than to spare those of you who visit[...]