21
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

Height Of Summer ~ Wild flowers in bloom:   The garden had recovered nicely from its insect nightmares and all was growing quickly now under the hot summer sun. The vegetable part of the garden was producing a large crop. There was an abundant amount of Early Girl and Big Boy tomatoes growing big and succulent on their vine, even the smaller cherry tomatoes were fruitful this year. The peppers were growing large, as well and some even had a touch of red on their green skin. Sara and Gar... Read More

18
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

My Garden Story:      A Garden’s Tale: A Perspective On Life!   By Gillwho   Background:   The garden was set behind a beautiful white Victorian house in a small New England, USA town. The house was surrounded by perennial flowers and had herbs growing in window boxes attached to the kitchen window. There was a lush lawn with a willow tree in the front of the house. Annual flowers and vegetables were grown in the garden, which was in the back of th... Read More

08
Jul/2008

by Gillwho

SUMMERTIME:   The garden was delighted, summer had finally arrived last night, and the garden woke to the cheerful voices of Sara and Garth, “No more school, summer vacation is here!!!” They would be spending more time in the garden now. Sara and Garth both had something in their hands. Garth had the familiar looking gardening tools, but what did Sara have? Sara put down what she was carrying, and the garden could now tell it was seed packages. “Hmm, a little late to start seeds,�... Read More

19
Jun/2008

by Gillwho

My Garden Story: A Garden’s Tale: A Perspective On Life! By Gillwho EARLY SPRING: The garden stirred slowly, it was quietly waking up after a long winter’s sleep. It could feel the snow receding and the warmth of the spring sun on its soil. The first signs of new growth were happening slowly just under the soil. Weeds and flowers were stirring, their roots pushing carefully through the still chilly underground. In a day or two, the first green tips of the stem and le... Read More

07
Apr/2008

by moorebettyboop

Odd Facts About the 14th Century
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500s:  
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when... Read More