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 […]
When it’s cold, days are short, and winter seems like it’s never going to end, I frequently find one of the highlights of the season waiting for me my mailbox. It’s so exciting to discover […]
I’m down the road again with my Portugal travel tales, at Cape St. Vincent. Just a few minute drive from Sagres, historically known as Henry’s hangout (Henry the Navigator that is,) Cape St. Vincent is a tiny […]
We arrived in Lisbon late in the afternoon. We took off for the beach and the Algarve the next morning. We’d be back in Lisbon for the weekend. Have you heard of the Algarve? I […]
Our latest adventure takes us to Portugal. I’m starting at the very beginning, because it is just too much fun to pass up! I love traveling, and with few exceptions I would just about go anywhere. […]
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