patience is a virtue
written by Lisa Briggs
Gardeners are not the kind of folks who enjoy being cooped up in the house all winter. When the weather finally breaks, and plants begin to emerge from dormancy, it’s understandable that we are eager to greet every new shoot and admire every swelling bud.
no april showers bring…
written by Lisa Briggs
April of 2025 wasn’t particularly shower-ful, but the flowers are bursting into bloom despite the dry weather. And Monday’s unsettled weather has us scrambling to get plants under cover and protected from the storm that never was.
some beauty is fleeting
written by
Every spring, gardeners hold their collective breath as we wait for the first green shoots pushing through the warming soil. To be a perennial gardener in this climate requires great faith in your choices.
we’ve got high hopes
written by Lisa Briggs
The days with warmer temperatures these last few weeks have given hope that spring would be early this year. And then they take a nosedive. Clearly Old Man Winter is unwilling to let go!
a tale of rabbits in the garden
written by Lisa Briggs
They’re awfully cute, but despite those adorable faces, bunnies can do an awful lot of damage to your yard.
dream a little dream of spring
written by Lisa Briggs
There are great reasons to grow your vegetables from seed because you have so many more choices.
happy vernal equinox
written by Lisa Briggs
Happy Vernal Equinox! Given the recent weather, not exactly what I was hoping for the first day of spring.
dance of the butterflies
written by Lisa Briggs
Learn About Butterflies Day was last week and the day always reminds us that the battle between strength and fragility is not better illustrated more clearly than by a butterfly.
is it time to re-pot?
written by Lisa Briggs
Haven’t the mild temperatures and sun been marvelous? We hope that you had a chance to get outside and enjoy those beautiful days.
spring of deception
written by Lisa Briggs
As winter recedes, each sign of spring seems more symbolic than the last. And this year’s seesawing temperature swings have made all of us more than a little crazy.
