Snow, sleet, and rain outdoors are the best encouragements to stay inside and think about more plans and plants for my gardens from March through October.
With my mother’s death in October, I became a member of the oldest living generation in my family. As bleak as that can sound, it also has its merits.
Dark, cold days spur me to crank up the heat, but houseplants really don’t like all that dry air. Check that your plants are distant from heat sources and confirm that the soil is moist but not soggy.
For those who want to "get out there," either as an excuse to get outside or to fix the view out the window, the landscape could still use your attention.
While we feel the burn of these moments, we must have faith in our ability to regenerate along with the world around us, and care about and fight for what we want the future to hold.
Have you allowed some room along the edges of your driveway for a plow truck’s poor aim or salt spray? If not, note now what changes to make in the spring.
The gardening tools from my parents and the values embodied in my father’s family are with me still, and they give me direction about how to move on in challenging times.
