Summer Solstice Fun Facts
The word solstice comes from my favorite dead language, Latin. Sol = sun, and sister = to stand still. The sun literally does appear to stand still, hence its awesome name has stood the test of time over […]
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The word solstice comes from my favorite dead language, Latin. Sol = sun, and sister = to stand still. The sun literally does appear to stand still, hence its awesome name has stood the test of time over […]
What is biodiversity? Why is it such a buzz? And why is it important? Biodiversity is the quantity, variety, and genetic variation of different organisms and life forms within a specified geographic region. In a broader […]
My friend Pat and I recently took a little road trip. It was actually a shorter road trip than I expected it would be. But it was a world away from my life, my suburban […]
A short three weeks ago, all was well in the garden. Spring had sprung, or so it seemed! And then, ole’ man winter was back with an attitude, as if to say, “tricked you, didn’t […]
Prepping bonsai for the spring growing season is full of fun tasks, each paying off as the season advances. Before repotting, consider style and aesthetics. Bonsai pots are typically shallow, of course. Pots types and […]
Bonsai is a living art form loved and almost universally appreciated by people all over the world. I think of it as a reflection of a quiet and meditative aesthetic. Bonsai Zen Zone tells the story of […]
Bonsai Zen Zone conveys my love of the living art form. My mission is not only to dispel bonsai myths, but to peak your interest. Ever thought of trying the hobby for yourself? I hope you will after […]
Bonsai is a 2000 year old living art form capturing the imagination. As a self-admitted compulsive gardener, I am no exception. I’ve tried my green thumb with a few and have some beautiful specimens. I’ve […]
I’m not one for New Year resolutions, “not that there’s anything wrong with that;” taken straight from the lines of a Seinfeld episode. I’m sure my punctuation is atrocious in that last sentence, and that […]