Advertising in the 1890s Depicts the Lawn
In the late nineteenth century modern advertising took on the role of presenting the culture, both in words and image. An ad sold more than the product. It sold a way of life, a way to be, and a way…
How Cute the Gnomes
My first experience with fairy gardens came with children’s fairy garden author Tracy Kane. I met her one summer when she participated in the Master Gardeners’ annual garden fest in Brentwood, New Hampshire. Her work with the children that day…
Practice Post in January 2024
It has been a while since I have been able to enter this website. Meanwhile, the snow is on the trees, making a beautiful outside scene. Very cold outside. The temperature measures 20 degrees. Cold! Ciold! Cold! Three pine trees…
Victorian Christmas Flowers
A Victorian Christmas It’s that time of year again. Time to welcome the Holidays. I hope the Holidays provide you a sense of an all-embracing tradition of understanding and love. May the Holiday flowers inspire you to see the best…
Nineteenth Century Grower Gave us the Poinsettia
The Poinsettia remains a favorite plant for the holidays. Plants, like people, sometimes make a long journey from home to another area of the world. That includes the Poinsettia, a sun-loving tropical plant from Mexico. The story begins with an…