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Holding on to Summer, for just a bit longer…
The Harvest Moon was magnificent in New York last night- signaling the official arrival of Fall with the Autumnal Equinox arriving in 1 Day, 4 Hours and 42 Minutes from now- marking the end of summer. But I’m not ready for pumpkin spiced lattes quite yet. Don’t get me wrong, I love Autumn and live for the color and beauty that will soon serenade us. But this year, there’s a desire to hold on to summer, just a bit longer….
June in the Garden
These days there is much to do in the garden: weeding, feeding and pruning to name a few. But it’s all worth it as everything is literally “coming up roses,” and the garden is seemingly dancing in the sun. June is one of the loveliest months in the garden. We just passed the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year. It is when the Earth arrives at the…
Autumn
The seasons honor the passage of time… I like that. As the days get shorter and temperatures lower, my love for the beauty of nature grows. Each season has it’s own charm but the scarlet, saffron and gold hues of Fall are uniquely special. The days wane and the nights arrive sooner as we turn back the clocks- but there is much warmth and comfort to be found in the hues, flavors and traditions of fall. Beautiful foliage hikes, apple picking,…
Knockout Roses
Knockout Roses are one of the warriors of my garden, blooming well into October after a gorgeous surge of blooms began back in May here in New York. They are low maintenance, have a vibrant pinkish cherry red color and a sweet perfume. In 2000, the All America Rose Selections committee named William Radler’s original red Knock Out® shrub rose as one of its winners and it quickly became the best-selling new roses on the market. They will soon approach…