Dusting Houseplants

Dusting Houseplants

My favorite winter gardening activity happens on a slow Sunday morning, as the low light of the winter sun streams through my window. With a damp microfiber rag in hand, I gently dust each leaf of the Sansevierias, Pothos, and Arrowhead plant.  Without natural rain...
Let’s Harvest Some Seeds!

Let’s Harvest Some Seeds!

Today I’m going to take you on a seed harvesting adventure. Once you’ve gathered your scissors and a paper bag, it’s time to begin. The first thing we’ll do on our seed harvesting adventure is look at the stalk leading up to the dead flower. If it’s brown looking and...
Yellow Fall Flowers

Yellow Fall Flowers

I’m writing this the day after the fall equinox, the time of year when the day and night are equal lengths. I remember how several days ago strong winds blew the crisp air to us and it is undeniably fall now. You would think that the growing season is over. However,...
What An Amazing Garden Crew This Season!

What An Amazing Garden Crew This Season!

As summer slowly begins to fade, I can’t help but reflect on this past season. I’ve had some amazing help from my gardens crew, and could not have taken care of 20 acres of gardens and grounds without them!  I’ve gone to each crew member, and asked them what their...