Sowing a better world … one garden at a time

Some Like it Harsh February 8, 2012
Not every plant likes to have it cozy, crumbly and moist. Many plants around the world thrive living even in the harshest of growing conditions. Rocks, sand, little moisture and blowing winds are their idea of having a good time while loads of compost, high humidity and wet feet can bring them uncomfortable feelings or... [Continue Reading] […]
Kathy Green
Bald Eagle Recovery February 7, 2012
This past weekend I traveled to the Conowingo Dam at the Susquehanna River along the PA/MD border to see the Bald Eagles who spend the winter here. The Conowingo Dam is one of the largest non-federal hydroelectric facilities in the US, and when it is generating electricity fish and water are sucked into the dam... [Continue Reading] […]
Carole Sevilla Brown
You Win Some, You Lose Some… February 6, 2012
I went to the garden t’other day, O readers, to have a good mope. I had a pretty good reason. The little cafe in town that has been there for years and years suddenly went out of business, completely without warning, ffft! gone. Now, I could come up with a lot of noble reasons why... [Continue Reading] […]
Ursula Vernon
When Birds Recycle February 3, 2012
I was out and about on Sunday, cleaning up after the dogs and looking for wildlife of interest. January is not always the best time of year to find things, but Florida has experienced a relatively warm winter and spring is in the air so we have our fair share of resident wildlife meandering around.... [Continue Reading] […]
Loret T. Setters
Orange Moon and The Grandmother Tree February 1, 2012
Exploring the wonders of nature with the children who come to visit my wildlife garden is one of the greatest joys of my life. We turn over rocks to look for the Worm Snake who lives there. We watch the bugs with our hand lenses. We are amazed when the butterfly emerges from its chrysalis.... [Continue Reading] […]
Carole Sevilla Brown

Wordless Wednesday

In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.

~William Blake

Glorious red color in winter.

Cheerful and sunny marigold blossom.

New beginnings, leeks for spring planting 2010.

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16 comments to Wordless Wednesday

Annica

January 13th, 2010 at 7:23 pm

Great photos! And I love the Blake quote. Spring really is coming… isn’t it?
rebecca sweet

January 13th, 2010 at 7:40 pm

Thanks for the beautiful photos – I LOVE the marigold! I’m a ‘grandma’ at heart, and always have a thing for those poor, misaligned flowers. Plus, the marigold in your photo is one of my favorite varieties….
Lisa

January 13th, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Oh, I hope so…enough snow already!
Lisa

January 13th, 2010 at 9:24 pm

There are flowers with bigger and showier blooms, but marigolds make me smile. Petite French marigolds will always have a place in my garden border!
Gardenmom29

January 13th, 2010 at 11:46 pm

Hey, that looks like my yard in Iowa! I’m sure you guys are used to the snow up where you live though. Your marigolds look so green and bright. I can’t wait to see growing things again!
Lisa

January 14th, 2010 at 8:10 am

I may be used to the snow, but it’s worn out it’s welcome by the end of January! I am very happy with an indoor garden to tide me over until Spring, though.
Noelle/azplantlady

January 14th, 2010 at 11:08 am

Hello,

I am new to your blog and have enjoyed your Wordless Wednesday post. I think winter is a great to time to rest and recharge and be ready for spring in the garden, don’t you?

I found your blog on Blotanical and would like to “Welcome” you. I look forward to reading more…
melanie watts

January 14th, 2010 at 11:42 am

I love your photos. Especially the ones of your gardens on your about page. What state do you live in? I’m trying to keep it straight in my mind where everyone, I’ve met on twitter, lives.
Carole

January 14th, 2010 at 1:27 pm

Lisa, great photos! Funny my bird houses looked just like that right before Christmas when we got 2 feet of snow. Thankfully, that is gone now. Impatiently waiting for spring…..
Lisa

January 14th, 2010 at 1:39 pm

Just when I thought it was going to stay forever, the snow is starting to melt! I’m longing for a hoe in hand and a warm breeze…
Lisa

January 14th, 2010 at 1:41 pm

Welcome! Thank you! Navigating Blotanical will take some practice but I look forward to meeting many new garden friends.
kate

January 14th, 2010 at 1:43 pm

Love the quote. How sweet that you can grow Marigolds indoors!
Lisa

January 14th, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Thanks Melanie! We’re in a suburb of Rochester, NY. I’m blessed to be growing in a mini micro-climate…our yard is a solid zone 6 whereas the neighbors are all zone 5. Our snow melts sooner and the frosts usually miss us late in the spring. *Thank you God!*
Lisa

January 14th, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Everyone should try it! A bit of winter cheer…
Bren

January 17th, 2010 at 11:06 pm

Great to find you on Twitter… your blog is fun! Where is your marigold blooming? You must have a greenhouse.
Lisa

January 17th, 2010 at 11:33 pm

Thank you! My marigolds are blooming in an indoor garden. It’s set up in a spare bedroom and I’ve enjoyed gardening through these cold winter months.