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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOCAL CUT FLOWERS
When you purchase fresh local flowers you are supporting local growers in your immediate community. Here are some tips on how to properly care for them after you get them home. If you know you are going to pick up flowers it might be a great idea to bring something
Grasses- The Backbone of the Fall & Winter garden
There are grasses to suit every need and every garden no matter what climate you live in. Slowly over the summer they grow and slowly by fall they capture you with the amazing structure they bring to the garden. They explode as the season progresses providing a perfect backdrop for
Outstanding Fall Color from Shrubs
Fall in New England can be a magical time with the explosion of color everywhere, the crisp fall air and the anticipation of winter. It is important to consider all the seasons when planning your garden or adding to it. If something is not working, be brutal and pull it
How to Pot up and Save Amaryllis Bulbs
Amaryllis are great gifts or plants for the holiday season and beyond. They are easy to grow and require no intervention from us! Let's look at what you need to get started. Bulbs either come pre-potted or as bare bulbs. If you get a bare bulb you will want to
Planning new garden beds…AGAIN!
Whether you have a large garden area or a small one the principles of garden design are pretty much the same. Whether in containers around a patio, in a small bed near your front door or a large expanse of yard I always have a certain process I follow. Let’s
My garden adventures – how a garden changes over time!
The world of COVID, the Pandemic and three surgeries have caused me to refocus my priorities. Once a full-time salesperson, I was consumed with working. Now it is time to further explore my creative side by expanding both my photography, my garden design and gardening. By way of introduction, if
Bring on SPRING! Oh the possibilities! Planning for a colorful spring & beyond!
Are you creating a new garden or revamping an existing one? Planning is everything so you are not distracted when those garden centers open this spring. After a long winter you will want one of everything. Don't be tempted. Decide what your final goal is. What is the final picture
More than just the Ponte Vecchio!
The Arno River in the heart of Florence is spanned by three main bridges. Ponte alle Grazie, the Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita. All are worth your time. Looking back to the Ponte Vecchio from the other two bridges affords views you don't want to miss as the Ponte
Santa Maria Novella & Officina Profumo- Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella The Piazza Santa Maria Novella is a lively area with open air restaurants and shops and lots of open space to rest your weary feet! It is a short 5 minute walk from the train station. I was blown away by the beauty of the Gothic Basilica's
Hidden Treasures in Florence – Piazza del Limbo & the Ancient Baths
If you have the time to really stop and explore Florence you will find all sorts of hidden treasures like Piazza del Limbo walking through Borgo Santi Apostoli not far from the Ponte Vecchio but a whole other world. The small virtually unknown Chiesa di Santi Apostoli quietly guards this
Restaurant lingo in Italy
Deciphering the restaurant lingo while traveling in Italy can be confusing therefore, I'll try to help make some of the terms less confusing: Meals in Italy are a little different than in other countries, especially the US. Breakfast is usually a quick espresso and a croissant, lunch is often the
The Historic Center of Florence Revisited
The Historic Center revisited: Florence, the symbol of the Renaissance, is such a wonderful city to just walk around and explore. Much of the city center is closed to car traffic, but watch out for bicycles and mopeds and people looking elsewhere! On our first trip to Florence, we loved