Tag Archives: dahlias

Flirting with Fall

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

Here in Connecticut we are definitely flirting with Fall.  I am heading out this morning on another much-anticipated Garden Conservancy tour and I will post photos later this week.  But this morning I want to join in with Garden Blogger’s … Continue reading →

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Large Loaves for daily bread

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

I was driving along a country road on Friday and the sign Estate Sale called me.  Among the offerings  was a library of books on Oriental Art for sale but I did not succumb to those.  For some reason, there … Continue reading →

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Dahlias defy the summer fading

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

With a tear in our eye we say good bye to the Summer of 2012.  Though Summer is not officially over, Labor Day signals the ending is near.  Still, in the garden, some plants will fulfill their role of havens … Continue reading →

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Hudson River Barns, Bread and also a Good Bye

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

My sister lives within sight of the Hudson River.  I grew up on the other side of the Hudson River from where her home is now. My Father lived within miles or minutes of the Hudson RIver his entire life. … Continue reading →

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Dahlias, start your engines!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

Dahlias are beginning to bloom!  Growers, start your engines! This year I am growing more small and mid-size blooms.  That way, I can fit more on the breakfast table.  Imagine if all those blooms were dinner plate dahlias!  No room … Continue reading →

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After the Rain

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

A Summer rain refreshed last night and I’ve never appreciated a rain more than this Summer with the news of drought from important farming areas in the U.S.  Even the Country fairs are impacted as crops have withered and died … Continue reading →

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July Heat

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

Roll out the hoses, the July heat is here!  And watch out for lively dogs who are always looking for an escape.  There is not a fence company that can reliably keep these two in – we’ve had to make … Continue reading →

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Deciding on Dahlias

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jayne in Georgia

Today was the day to get cracking with preparations for a workshop on dahlias to be given to members of the Garden Club in March.   The idea will be to create some enthusiasm among attendees who will then order … Continue reading →

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Autumn Awry

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Jayne in Georgia

Autumn has gone awry!  First snowfall of 2011 occurs on October 29th!  Nature tricked!  We have not even raked the leaves and now we must clear the snow!  For ONCE we did not lose our power though half of our … Continue reading →

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‘Neath the Elms in New Haven

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jayne in Georgia

Today I had the pleasure of Judging horticulture  at the New Haven Lawn Club where the Zone II Flower show entitled ‘Neath the Elms brought color and inspiration to an otherwise overcast grey day. The Garden Club of New Haven … Continue reading →

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