Memorial Day rolls out the red carpet in anticipation of Summer’s arrival when Spring’s volatile weather gives way to long, languid, warm days when life seems to slow and mellow. Memorial Day is also a symbolic time in our yards…

As temperatures begin to rise, and Summer nears, my outside exposure gradually begins to decrease.  I am not a fan of heat, especially humidity.  My routine, much like winter, becomes a mad dash to the house, to the car, to…

Although we are certainly lagging a few weeks behind where historical data says we should be, a lot has happened in the last two weeks, and the landscape has changed immensely.  Alas, life is stirring, and it’s colorful, vibrant, and exciting! …

And then it rained.  A lot. It’s the awakening we’ve been waiting so patiently for – Daffodils, Tulips, Forsythia, and Magnolia abound!  Buds and leaves are beginning to swell and unfurl, while the grass deepens and grows shaggy.  It is finally time. Nature…

The weekend was absolutely lovely, almost perfect, seemingly planned.  It was if Spring purposely delayed her arrival to converge with Easter – fashionably late.  It was a grand entrance, unforgettable and sweet.  Stick around for a while, Spring.  Make yourself comfortable. We have much catching…

Monday’s snow was, needless to say, needless and trite.  Sure, it didn’t impose much damage to the landscape as it did my psyche, but it was exactly what I didn’t need or want.  One step forward, two steps back.  This, my friends,…

I am anything but an environmental zealot, far from it. I have grown weary of the “green movement” which has raised numerous suspicions while questioning the intent and increasing power of the EPA.  Their ever-changing, over reaching legislation has created…

March ushered us to April’s doorstep without so much as a peck on the cheek before retreating into the shadows of a confused and fickle season.  We welcome April, perhaps with a bit more exuberance, as we distance ourselves from…

The mere mention of snow or cold produces an immediate reflex.  We cringe, roll our eyes, and fling our arms into the air as if to surrender. It’s almost fun to mention, in passing, just to see the glaring daggers thrown your way. …

The official start of Spring is tomorrow.  This is not to say that Winter will automatically retreat, but its grip on the reigns is slowly loosening.  There will be a fair amount of back and forth for the next few weeks…