In its former life the building, and the surrounding grounds, served as an elementary school for my neighborhood. Students for miles around came to what was then known as the John D. Kennedy Elementary School - from it's opening in 1915 - until it shut down in 1975....
Just in from a day of working in the garden (you know: “working”) and I got to wondering, is pruning the new planting? Nothing will ever compare to the thrill of an open expanse of soil and corresponding trip to the nursery, but there’s a joy to be had in having...
A couple weeks ago I wrote: “my garden is finally a place where I find myself winter engaged.” Today I thought I'd focus on a few of those plants, the ones that keep me sane through the winter. Key plants that look good, individual things that I can concentrate on. A...
I’ve been meaning to count plants that made the move with me to Flamingo Park, but trying to do so with camera in hand is always a mistake. I’ve gone on that fool's errand at least two dozen times. Today, I put camera on counter and gathered paper in hand. On my way...