The Christmas Tree Dilemma: Real or Fake?
I struggle with this question every year: Is it better to have a freshly cut tree or an artificial one? I think the answer is neither. Or both. Aren’t you glad we got that settled?! As a nature-lover,...
View ArticleWinter Solstice: Near Miss
I guess I missed it. I’ve been referring to my wall calendar all week and according to the cute little box with the number 22, winter solstice occurred at 6:12 am EST today, December 22nd, 2012. With...
View ArticleSailing into the New Year: Party in the Fairy Garden
I’ve been sprucing up the fairy garden today. Word has it there will be a party going on. I cleared away the furniture to make room on the dance floor. It’s freshly swept and covered with fairy...
View ArticleSan Jose Frost: The Garden Goes Under Cover
The temps were mighty chilly last night, the coldest we’ve seen this season. Yesterday’s low was 37 degrees F (2.7 C), though still ten degrees warmer than our city’s record low . Though we have...
View ArticleGarden Calendar Lives Another Day
Have you hung up your 2013 wall calendar? Do you love a new calendar as much as I do? My sister gave me The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar this year. It’s always been one of my favorites....
View Article*Happy New Year*
Imagine. John Lennon’s haunting ballad is as relevant today as it was when he wrote it in 1971. He would be happy to know that musicians around the world continue to share his ideals. If you’re a fan...
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