For me, autumn is a time of great creative inspiration. The garden season is mostly over, and the shorter, colder days have me seeking more time indoors. Despite the inclination to start hibernating for winter, nature puts on a show of colors that are only rivalled by the new blooms of spring. Autumn is a… Continue reading Finding Creative Inspiration from Autumn
Gardening comes with a lot of recurring, never-ending tasks that have the potential to take up a considerable amount of time, such as watering and keeping enthusiastic plants from taking over. It is easy for these jobs to take the joy out of gardening; what was an exciting or relaxing activity as a new gardener… Continue reading Finding Contentment in Routine Garden Tasks
One of the most exciting times of the year for a vegetable gardener is when the fruits and vegetables are ready to harvest. At times, it can be overwhelming, especially when plants have a lot of produce that seemingly springs up overnight and needs to be harvested all at the same time. The abundance of… Continue reading Making the Most of the Harvest Season
The Heron and Rose 