Musings on horticultural therapy and the soothing effects of plants and nature
One of the last yearly harvests is that of the Christmas tree. We have a dozen or so planted on the property at different stages of growth. The spruces are outside the fence (where the deer can ignore them) and the firs on the inside (where the deer can’t eat them). Most years, like this […]
Every day I look out toward the garden, I see little change. All of the plants and the grounds seem suspended in time. The growing season is over and the napping season has begun. The dominant color is brown, with the occasional sound of a dried-up leaf scraping against the patio slates, pushed by the […]
After nearly 15 years, it is time to hang up my trowel at Ann’s Place. It has been both a joy and privilege to work with its many clients and help design and maintain the grounds. A big shout out goes to Wilda Hayes ( @wmorgh) who trusted me initially when Ann’s Place was in […]