The World of Everything that Grows.
Seasons change and so do ‘Oui.â€Do you seek permission to do something you want to do? Or get permission not to do something that you think you aught to do?* I do. Hold on to your bags of mulch! From ‘my lips to God’s ear’ I got permission from a Continue Reading
John Mattia holding ‘Dona Martin’Â and his American Rose Magazine cover feature ‘Veterans Honor’ winner of the Digital Photography Hybrid Tea Award Winning ‘Veterans Honor’ The American Rose Society National Convention is September 10-13, Syracuse, NY at the Holiday Inn, Syracuse Photography Panelist Sally Long | Award Winning ‘Dick Clark’ Continue Reading
This is a glimpse at the simplicity of managing life’s expectations. The family was all sitting around visiting. I said “I’m writing a Thanksgiving post about what I’m thankful for.” Out-of-the-blue, Big Daddy announces, “I’m thankful I haven’t had my first heart attack.” You can imagine he’s a pretty happy Continue Reading
Virginia is for lovers of history, mystery and intrigue. People are welcoming and the gardens are beautiful. Slogans abound in my head, but if you love American history then add Fredericksburg, VA, known as America’s most historic city and the boyhood home of George Washington, Ferry Farm in Stafford County Continue Reading
Growing roses can be easy. Most gardeners tell me they want a rose garden. Time constraints today demand easy steps to see quick results and the considerable cost that we invest in our gardens require lasting success. When asked why they don’t grow roses most people tell me they think Continue Reading