Camellias, holly trees, and pansies are beautiful plants that love cold weather. These outdoor winter flowers can brighten your garden while blooming houseplants add color and vibrancy indoors. Why do some flowers bloom in winter? According to the all-knowing internet (ahem) certain plant species have evolved to successfully reproduce by […]
I drip with sweat from every pore as I labor in my garden this summer, knowing that with every detoxifying droplet, I am creating a thing of beauty. Time in my vegetable and flower beds has produced (see how I did that?) thoughts on buds. Every plant has that beginning […]
Are we stir crazy yet? The Professor and I are healthy and grateful as we shelter in place during this viral pandemic. We venture out twice a week – once for food supplies and another on a drive where we remain in the car. The drives are to maintain sanity […]
Wishing a happy and blessed Mother’s Day to each of you, my friends and gentle readers. I pray you receive these words from Jesus, “You are truly His rose, the very theme of His song. You are overshadowed by His love as you grow in the valley.” Song of Solomon […]
Bok Tower Gardens, a sensory delight of natural color and fragrance, along with the 205 ft art deco Tower, transport guests to a simpler time.
For years I’ve wanted a butterfly garden, but never took the steps to make it a reality. This February I took the plunge, planting two milkweed host plants in my central Florida garden. The butterflies came and laid eggs. I only know this because three weeks later, caterpillars appeared on […]
Welcome to my garden, the 2016 edition. As every gardener knows, our landscape changes over time. My two recently acquired vintage cherubs beckoned me to photograph them this morning, calling me outdoors at 6:30am! I assembled a slideshow to share my private sanctuary with you, my friends. The Lord will […]
The universal language of flowers crosses cultural boundaries. Flowers evoke universal feelings in all humans – feelings of beauty, grace, and being alive. Live flowers are said to bring a strong healing energy, according to feng shui, but I’m not into all that. I relish their beauty and grace, and their […]
Kathryne Leach 