Irrigation System by Joshua!
It's so great having a smart gardener! Joshua really knows irrigation...and he can name all the plants in my garden without prompting! I...
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- May 30
- 1 min
Major Garden Refresh!
Gardening can be a full time hobby! But without proper water, and pruning, things go awry pretty fast. I was heading into lots of "awry"...
- May 29
- 1 min
Cucumber Trellis!
Exhausted from a busy Memorial Day...but lots of garden plans this week! Here's the link to the trellis if your'e interested. It's good...
- May 25
- 1 min
Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C.
What a lovely surprise! The Renwick Gallery! The Renwick is part of the Smithsonian Museums, so it is free, and that makes it an even...
- May 24
- 1 min
Shopping on "M" Street in Georgetown!
Georgetown has been one of my favorite haunts over the last decade because my daughter, Julia, attended Georgetown University, and then...
- May 23
- 1 min
The White House China Room
Visiting the White House China Room made me feel like my favorite thing (china!) may not be going out of style...at least not at the...
- May 22
- 1 min
A White House Tour 2023
I had never been on the White House Tour, and I was so glad to be able to visit when the Bidens are in residence. Since the term of John...
- May 21
- 1 min
Darling Julia's D.C. Birthday!
It was so wonderful to be with Julia on her birthday. We try to be with each of our girls on their special day - even if it means...
- May 18
- 1 min
Weekend Reading Recommendations!
Read and enjoy!
- May 16
- 1 min
Iris Ballet !
Irises were my mom's favorite flower so they hold a special place in my heart, and my garden. I've have LOTS of irises my garden, and...
- May 15
- 1 min
Mother's Day Love
I still think it was a good idea.
- May 14
- 1 min
Garden Shed Success!
Lots of time in the garden means lots of tools! And I definitely am a tidy girl - so a garden shed has been long in order! Though I did...
- May 11
- 2 min
E. Jean Carroll
As we close the week this Friday, I want to address a news story that resonated particularly deeply with me. I usually stay away from the...
- May 10
- 1 min
More China? Yes, Please!
I love this china. And I love the reason that I love it. AND I am going to have to figure out where to put it all!!
- May 9
- 1 min
Surprises in the Front Border!
I just love the little Talavera bunnies that I bought for my front border! We have holiday decorations in our front border much of the...
- May 8
- 1 min
A Visit to Valley Relics Museum!
We visited the Valley Relics Museum with our friends Gail and Neil. I went to high school with Gail, and Neil, Gail, Robert and I all...
- May 7
- 1 min
Talavera Pottery at Casa Artesanal !
First, huge shout out to one of my dear readers who recommended this lovely place to me. Judith saw that I was looking for just the right...
- May 4
- 1 min
Mammoth Artichokes!
What started out as a one inch little transplant turned into a monster artichoke! That's what I love about gardening. It's magic. The...
- May 3
- 1 min
The Darling Hotel in Visalia
Boutique hotels are so much fun. So much character. The Darling makes you feel like you're in the hotel next to Jay Gatsby, except you're...
- May 2
- 2 min
Dining in the Central Valley!
We had such a great time on our whirlwind tour of the Central Valley here in California. Here's my thoughts on the restaurants we...
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