Keep Moving
Stretching the last blooms as far into November as I can is always a goal. Depending on the weather, it can happen. This year we had mild frosts and warm…
Category: paperwhites
Blanket Protection
I love snow. Not only is it fun and pretty, but it’s also beneficial to the fall-planted seedlings and seeds. Snow keeps a “winter blanket” on the beds, protecting the…
Season of Light
The winter solstice is a time for celebrating light. The winter solstice occurs because of the Earth’s tilt as it rotates around the sun. When the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from…
Merry & Bright
One of my favorite podcasts suggests choosing a one word theme to enjoy the season. Two words (I’m a rebel) for this year would be Merry & Bright. We’ve had…
Winter Prep
Piles of fallen leaves are placed on the dahlia beds to keep them protected from the winter cold. On top of the leaves, I place a large plastic tarp on…
Pop of Red
Neutrals make the color red “pop” and during the gray days of December and January this could not be more true. I stumbled upon this gorgeous winterberry and it stopped…
Tucking In
November is all about transition from growing to putting the garden to bed. Everyone knows it’s time to hunker down and prepare for a long winter’s rest. Especially the ladybugs!…
Cold Outside, Warm Inside!
I have loved seeing pics of Celadon Hill Paperwhites, thank you for sharing! The beauty that comes from a small bulb is amazing! After the starry white flowers bloom, I…