Berries in your Garden? The time to prune them is when they are dormant, the latest by the middle of March. Yearly pruning increases your harvest and keeps the plants happy and healthy…

Stop measuring time by the passing of the blooms. For so long now, I have been doing this but I’m beginning to realize that it’s not a good thing. But it’s hard not to notice the changes of the seasons. The happy bulbs of spring are a distant memory. The Peonies are long gone and Sunflower, and even Corn, mazes are in full swing. The Lavender blooms are…

This year, because of the abundance of rain and hot July temperatures, the weeds are absolutely thriving. This has made it very difficult to keep up with them. I’ve tried but, in the end, I have decided that the best thing to do is to make peace with the weeds. I have accepted that they will always be a part of the garden. I understand…

In a clear night, as I look up to the night sky and count my blessings, I take for granted the hundreds of stars twinkling above me. When I get away to Vermont, I am even more amazed by the night sky. Why is it that in Vermont the stars are so much brighter and bountiful? Perhaps you know the answer, it is simple…