Chapter 1 of Tuck Everlasting contrasts the eternal, perfect freedom of nature, as opposed to the rigid, confined existence outside of nature–specifically to that in the Foster’s Home in Treegap, the town at the edge of the Wood or Nature. “The road that led to Treegap had been trod out long before by a herd…
Tuck Everlasting – Prologue
Prologue “The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of…
The Horae and Other Ancient Greek Deities that Celebrate the Seasons
The Horae – Detail – Poynter “The Horae were originally the personifications of nature in its different seasonal aspects….” Wikipedia Yesterday, I wrote about how I celebrate the seasons in my garden: In the above post, I acknowlege that I am aware of my own internal clock that has a need to celebrate the seasons…
What Is a Four Seasons Garden?
About a week ago, I talked about my Purple Fountain Grass, and I mentioned that historically, Purple Fountain Grass has been part of of my Autumn Gardens. Pumpkin and Purple Fountain Grass – Jacki Kellum Garden Unflortunately, I trampled my little Purple Fountain Grass when I was erecting my new rose arbor, and he is…
Cardinals – Some Facts that Were New to Me – The Crests on Cardinals’ Heads Sometimes Seem Flat
I have recently added a walk-through rose and wisteria arbor to my garden. It is immediately outside my back screened porch, and when I sit on my porch, watching my birds perching on my arbor, I feel like I’m playing a part in the movie Swiss Family Robinson. No, I don’t live in an aerie,…
Welcoming Kanjiro Camellia to My Garden Home – A Gorgeous Evergreen Shrub for My 4-Season Garden
Kanjiro Camellia Image Credit: Woodie’s Garden “Camellia Kanjiro Shrubs are a truly stunning cerise pink, semi-double bloom edged in red with golden stamens and a slight fragrance. Makes a truly outstanding cut flower. Dense semi-weeping habit with glossy, dark green foliage.” Woodie’s Garden HARDINESS ZONE: 6-10 MATURE HEIGHT: 8 to 10 feet MATURE WIDTH: 6…
Make Room for Lady Banks Lutea – Here’s to One to Grow On
Lady Banks Lutea [Yellow] Planted in My Garden March 31, 2024 When I planted my Lady Banks Rose in my garden, [4 months ago], I didn’t dream that I would soon need to surgically move her a bit and to untangle her from the jungle of Heavenly Blue Morning Glory vines that I scattered all…
The Birds Who Love to Perch on My New Walk-Through Rose and Wisteria Arbor
I have spent the past several days erecting the walls of my walk-through rose arbor, and I have begun the brick walkway through that area to the back of my garden. Because a temporary rain season is hovering here now, my work outside is stalled, but I am able to sit on my screened…
Firecracker Plants – 2 Different Types — Cuphea and Russelia – Spots of Red in My Garden & Art
Jacki Kellum Garden – Firecracker [Cuphea] on the Right Party Time on the Bottom [Alternanthera] I discovered a plant that was labeled Firecracker Plant several years ago. Early this summer, I bought a completely different plant that was also named Firecracker Plant. When I researched the two plants more thoroughly, I discovered that the first…
I Keep My Roses Healthy with Bayer Rose and Flower Care: Fertilize and Control Plant Diseases & Problematic Bugs
Today is the first day of a rainy spell that will last several days, and I decided to utilize the extra moisture to plant a few things and to fertilize and/or treat my roses. Bayer Rose & Flower Care 3-in-1 – Fertilize, Prevent & Treat Diseases, and Protect from Insect Damage I have been using…