You belong among the wildflowers

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After musician Tom Petty died last year on October 2nd last year, I listened to this hauntingly beautiful rendition of his song ‘Wildflowers’, performed live by Miley Cyrus on the Howard Stern show. Inspired by the listening experience, I took the last window of good weather opportunity offered by nature around that time, to prepare the soil and sow a meadow in his memorial. Pictured above … Read More

Fall Gardening Tips

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Autumn colors, long, dark and cold nights, rain, fog and storms: are you getting ready to retreat indoors, with a cup of tea, and a slow cooking dish on the stove or in the oven? I am, but not so fast. If you live in a climate that experiences cold winters, and have been spared by the destruction of hurricane Sandy, you have until Thanksgiving to … Read More