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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
Weekend Reading Recommendations!
Read and enjoy!
May 16, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
Mother's Day Love
I still think it was a good idea.
May 14, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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