“Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a fairy hand in hand…” From the poem The Stolen Child – WB Yeats There are vegetable gardens, flower gardens, herb gardens and within each variety of garden there are categories that go on as far as the eye can see to the ...
Growing up Catholic, I learned the importance of sacrifice in our lives around this time of year. We prayed, went to Confession and attended Church regularly, and everyone spent a significant amount of time trying to think of something we could sacrifice for Lent. As we grew, many of us used our Lenten promise as ...
Children are naturally inquisitive about the world around them; wanting to know the how, why and see things work. Involving your children in the growing and planning a garden is a great way to teach them about nature and the interactions that take place everyday around them. Additionally, including children in the planning and maintenance ...
While I love all sorts of vegetation, I have a soft spot in my heart for succulents — a class of plants that generally includes those that store water in leaves and stems. Not only are they wonderfully hardy for those born without a green thumb (that would be me), but I love their intense ...
A moss terrarium is one of the loveliest displays that a plant enthusiast can create. When filled with green growth of various types, it looks like a magical forest that has been captured a jar. In reality, it is a live work of art and a stunning ecosystem that practically takes care of itself. Making ...
A fairy garden is a magical place that is meant to attract little people that live in a secret world, just beyond our view. It does not have to take up a lot of square footage. Even those that do not believe in pixies can fill a planter with soil, small plants and decorative items ...