My Eggstravagant Easter Tree
What a difference a year makes. I recall last Easter as a bewildering affair, where instead of sharing sweet treats with family, …
A grateful heart: My favorite month is finally here!
I can’t be the only one feeling a bit blind sided by the date. June 1? How did we get almost halfway …
On birthdays and brain mortgages
“How old are you going to be this year?” “34?” “34? Are you sure? How old am I again?” “What year is …
The definition of magenta
Happy Saturday, all! “Where flowers bloom, so does hope” –Lady Bird Johnson xoxo, shawna NaBloPoMo May 2015 May 1– To selfie or not …
Flowers in a drought
Despite the blessedly beautiful storm clouds covering my neighborhood right now, California is in a terribly, ugly, awful, persistent drought. Thinking about …
Helping things grow
Sometimes, it’s literal–cultivating veggies and flowers. Often, it’s educational–helping students learn and expand their thinking. Frequently, it’s personal–generating ideas and new skills. …
The color and texture of spring
Although I’m feeling trepidation at another painful drought year, I’m relishing the color and texture of early spring in Sacramento. …
10 things I want to accomplish in the next 57 days of 2014
On the to-do list: Planting Fall flower bulbs for Spring beauty! Picture by Aurelie Jouan via Life of Pix. Used with permission. …
#100HappyDays: Hydrangeas in bloom
Pink hydrangeas in bloom, July 1, 2014. I might be risking “crazy plant lady” status what with how much time I’ve been …
#100HappyDays: Upcycling in the garden
Succulents! June 20, 2014 It hit 100 degrees in my neck of the woods yesterday, but wowza, if I wasn’t a productive …