The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
There is something about flowers. For centuries, people have been fascinated with them, gifting them to express our joy, love, sympathy, congratulations, and well-wishes for just about any occasion. They elicit emotion, bring smiles to faces, and beauty to the world. Flowers are one of nature's many miracles. People Have Been Fascinated with Flowers for …
I feel that I have made several progressions as a gardener over the years. When I first started gardening, I grew only a few ornamental perennials for their ease and reliability. Gaining confidence, I then progressed to edibles, and finally, I started dabbling in growing annuals. I’ve found that along the way I have grown …
Eager for another field trip, I recently visited the SUNY New Paltz campus in New Paltz, NY. The college campus, situated on over 209 acres, has a range of habitat types and is close to forests, farms, and wetlands in the Hudson Valley. The campus itself sits within the Saw Mill Brook Watershed. In 2018, …
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Did I hear? Yes, there it is! The glorious song of the red-winged blackbird! They have arrived back at their nesting grounds as the marshes start to thaw. To me, it is a sign that spring is right around the corner. When the sunshine begins to feel a little warmer on my skin, the birds …
If I had to choose a place that I love spending time just as much as being in the garden, it would probably be Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS). This 150-acre refuge in New York's Hudson Valley welcomed its first rescue in 2001 and has opened its barn doors to thousands of farm animals since. The …
Who doesn't love going on a field trip, filled with opportunities to visit different places, learn something new, and have an adventure? I hope to share some of my field trip adventures with you, whether it be a visit to a park, a garden, a greenhouse, or a flower show or festival. However, with the …
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