I have two Kentucky gardens. Both are a privilege and a burden. One is in the city, the other in the country. I can’t work either of them with the same energy I once had. I am 73 and, besides living with M.S. for over 20 years with only minor difficulties, I am not … Read more
Trustworthy information is worth paying for, but that’s not the only reason to respect the need for publications and websites’ to put up paywalls. Writers, editors and designers – just like all of us – need to pay their mortgages and put food on the table. It seems obvious, but indignant reactions – when a … Read more
With its warm climate and minimum temperatures rarely dipping below 35–40°F, Zone 10b creates the perfect playground for lush, tropical plants, bright blossoms, and ornamental greenery. Whether your garden basks in full sun or enjoys partial shade, there’s a perennial out there ready to thrive. Keep reading to learn all about growing Zone 10b perennials … Read more
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with the vibrant colors and intoxicating fragrance of hyacinths. These stunning spring-blooming bulbs are a favorite among gardeners for good reason, but did you know you can grow hyacinths from seed? Let’s take a deep dive into growing hyacinths from seeds in … Read more
Winter might strip away the lush greens and vibrant hues of summer, but your garden doesn’t have to go into hibernation! With a little planning (and the right plants), you can fill your outdoor space with cheerful blooms to keep your spirits lifted during the chilly months. Winter flowering annuals are a game-changer for any … Read more
Film festival attendees touring the PlantPop time-lapse studio; Clayton Leverett, Time-Lapse Photographer, is speaking. In last week’s post about the PlantPop film production company and film festival I promised a separate post about their time-lapse studio, and here ya go. Indeed, one of the coolest events of the festival weekend was a visit to their … Read more
I recently attended the 6th Annual PlantPop Film Festival in Norfolk, Va. and I have a report! So first, I imagine you’re asking: What IS PlantPop exactly? It’s a Film Production Company PlantPop is a 10-year-0ld film production company that commissions short films, mostly about interesting people doing cool things with plants – 359 of … Read more
I have had epiphanies in parks around the world, and, more than once, I have been blessed in the Gospel Tent at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. I am glad about it. There is a bridge between the legacies of Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks and the city’s rich history of Black gospel music that, … Read more
I had a very dear friend, Mary, who has since passed away. She was a chemist but her real love was botany. The reason I write about her here involves the way she influenced me. Mary was definitely eccentric. She made it her mission to become acquainted with the people in the neighborhood who had … Read more
Our annuals first arrive at our house every spring as garden visitors, then became guests, even friends. They form the backdrop, the understory, in many a fine landscape, including ours. All those fledgling white impatiens, the vibrant-orange Mexican sunflower, our hard-nosed yellow marigolds, the moody African daisies, the surprising profusion zinnias, but most-of-all our effervescent … Read more