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Posts from the ‘Green’ Category

1
Aug
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Purple Passion Flower

I had purchased a package of Passiflora incarnata seeds, or purple passion flower if you prefer, because I wanted to challenge myself.

Would I be able to keep this type of vine in this temperate climate? Since it’s not hardy enough for this area, I would have to treat a passion flower plant like a greenhouse specimen. Read moreRead more

21
Jul
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Bedecking the Patio

This year, I began the growing season with the intention of planting all my seedlings in the gardens. I wanted to keep the patio, usually a forest of potted plants, clear for the exception of a few select pots. Read moreRead more

17
Jul
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Tus Aromas

Dormido entre tus flores
Me despierta tu cantar
Las caricias de tus pétalos
No las puedo olvidar Read moreRead more

12
Jul
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Mother Nature – A Secular Incantation

Mother Nature, who is among us,

Life is your name; Read moreRead more

22
Jun
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What’s the Magic Colour?

The original plan was to fill the perennial front garden with plants that flowered in purple. Read moreRead more

14
Jun
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Here Comes Lemon Balm

The scent of lemon balm brings back childhood memories I never want to forget. Read moreRead more

9
Jun
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A Dozen Orchard Dwellers

The orchard began humbly two years ago with only a few specimens. Since its establishment, each year has brought new dwellers to the orchard. Read moreRead more

2
Jun
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When Does A Garden Become Big?

Last month was an important one for CASLworks orchard and herbary. Read moreRead more

21
May
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Are You Goosing Me?

Even when you are filled with hope for a good outcome, you never really know what will happen when you conduct garden experiments. Read moreRead more

15
May
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What Is This Silence?

Is this silence conveying a message? Does all this silence mean anything? Read moreRead more