Journey Considered

Journey Considered

January 6 marks the visit of the Magi on the Christian calendar. These travelers made the journey from their homeland to pay honor to the new-born king. With their visit, Christmas ends, and Epiphany begins. The season of Epiphany invites us into the journey with...
Cleaned and Ready

Cleaned and Ready

I have cleaned out my container garden following the recent freezing weather. Hoses have been put away, and the drip irrigation for the flower beds has been disconnected and covers placed over the outside faucets.  Lisa’s pansies have been fertilized and look...
Garden Reflections

Garden Reflections

Lisa and I began to talk about what worked in the yard, flower beds, and garden this year. Our best garden producers were cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and okra. I will put in more next year and make sure that my larger tomatoes are made for container gardens.  We...
Winter Is Coming

Winter Is Coming

I am ready for winter to arrive as far as the yard and garden go.  The fall garden did not do much this year. A wise gardener told me I planted my seedlings too close together, but it was too late to do anything about it.  I do believe that I am finally...