School, Creativity, and Work: Using all three for Life’s Balance
It took me until I was in my 40’s to discover (or rediscover) my creative side. In school, I was a serious student, striving for straight A’s (usually getting them),…
Category: gardening
A Trip to Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa
Last Tuesday I did something I have never done before. I went on a field trip with the Master Gardener group to which I have belonged since 2004. Their trip…
Jealous of my Love for the Mum.
You know it’s fall when you see Chrysanthemums at the garden store! My love affair with mums goes back almost as far as the one I have with my husband!…
Hey, Gardener! Leave them bugs alone!
Pink Floyd Do you remember the Pink Floyd song that included the line: “Hey! Teachers! Leave Them Kids Alone!” Well, I do – since I am of an age when…
A Wisconsin Perennial Garden in July
My husband and I have always lovingly cared for our yards. From a tiny condo outside Baltimore Maryland to the current 3 acre spread, our yard eventually takes on a…
Passing on the School Garden Baton
School gardens are in my blood. I’ve been continually involved in planning, planting, and caring for school gardens since 2004! Fifteen years! Wow, that is a long time! And, more…
