Monthly Archives: April 2011

Brave Blues

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jill

I couldn’t help myself.  I raked.  I raked off the leaves and crud from the flower bed next to my studio and what’s in the forecast?  Snow.  Cold.  Unspringness.  This truly has been a snowy winter.  I was compelled to … Continue reading →

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Zinnia World: Promises in a Packet

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jill

I was visiting The Home Depot the other day looking for supplies for my plant art and had to mosey into the Home and Garden area. My heart started to beat faster as I looked at the colorful planters and … Continue reading →

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Art on a Stick: a garden treat

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jill

Still plenty of snow around but I got my green by visiting Thomsens Greenhouses yesterday.  AHHHHH is all I can say.  I was surrounded by color and life and warmth from the plants and the people.  I’m also making some … Continue reading →

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Summer Garden Tour. . . look out!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jill

The sun has been spending a little more time this week melting the snow at our house.  A rusty garden trowel left over from fall’s last minute plantings appeared the other day along with a forgotten beverage glass.  We’re not … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jill

My husband and youngest children had spring break last week.  It really is not spring-like here although I do think I saw the blurry fuzz of pussy willows blooming in our swampy ditches as we arrived home.  What tough and … Continue reading →

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