better call jimmy
written by Lisa Briggs
Next week will find many a modern gardener checking the sky as soon as the alarm clock rings. Why? It’s Groundhog Day!
pruning in winter – yes or no
written by Lisa Briggs
If you’re itching to do some more active gardening this time of year, mid-January into February is an excellent time to do a bit of pruning.
walking in a winter wonderland
written by Lisa Briggs
We finally have snow! And just in time for the bitterly cold weather that is predicted. Our plants will certainly appreciate the extra snowy blanket that nature has provided!
the longest night
written by Lisa Briggs
Many of the plants of the winter solstice can be difficult for us to grow, but something about them makes us want to keep trying.
stop and smell the violets
written by Lisa Briggs
During the holidays, when we need stress relief the most, we turn to gardening again and again, not only because it’s our passion, but because it is also our favorite form of therapy.
solving holiday mysteries
written by Lisa Briggs
Every family has their particular holiday traditions that are practiced, and enjoyed, year after year.
the weather outside is frightful
written by Lisa Briggs
Baby, it’s finally cold outside, so we feel comfortable in saying that winter is definitely here!
a celebration of the season
written by Lisa Briggs
Many of the traditions and legends of the winter holidays have their roots in ancient celebrations from northern Europe, where the long winter brought the longest darkness, the deepest cold and the greatest fear.
ode to the evergreens
written by Lisa Briggs
The indoor Holiday Wonderland has been up and running for a week or so, but this week has seen so many trucks filled with evergreen wreaths, garland and trees from up north. Our once empty nursery yard is filled with the fragrance of fir and cedar.
classic holiday plants
I love the bustle of the winter holidays. If I regret taking on extra projects, the sight of family faces around the table at Thanksgiving makes all of the work worthwhile. You can use all kinds of things to decorate for the holidays-live plants, foraged stems, fruits...
