Tag Archives: Garden

Into The Trenches

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

“You DO know how to plant iris, don’t you?” the gardening doyenne inquired when I offered to help her during a community work day in a Memorial Garden. “Ummm, I think so.” Well, it turns out I really didn’t know how … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged Beverley Nichols, Garden, iris | 17 Comments

A Garden Thing

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

We’ve discussed before the importance of having a “thing.” Call it a hobby, passion, or interest, most of us benefit from having something that serves as a creative outlet. Some of us have gardening as that outlet, and today I want … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged Beverley Nichols, bird bath, bird house, crape myrtle, friendship, Garden, garden ornaments, landscaping, Richmond, the thing, trees, Virginia | 24 Comments

The “Blankety-Blank” Potting Shed Project Part III

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

One teeny-tiny little trip to the ER and suddenly the bloom is off the rose for Beloved Husband on the potting shed project! It’s been some time since my last update on the Potting Shed Project, so I thought I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Projects | Tagged brick, cobblestone, Garden, hardscape, landscape plan, landscaping, potting shed, Projects, walkways | 25 Comments

Into the Dungeon

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

If I were Queen, the world would be a much better place — mostly because of my dungeon into which I would toss all those people who make life miserable for the rest of us. You know the ones I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged crape myrtle, Garden, Personal Principles, pruning, Virginia | 21 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

When the hellebore opens its sepals, this is what’s inside:

Posted in Challenges, Garden | Tagged Garden, hellebore, postaday | 23 Comments

Potting Shed Project Part Deux

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

Paralyzed With Indecision It’s been a long, cold winter during which Beloved Husband has occasionally asked me “Have you given any thought to what you want to do with the shed?” Gulp. Yes, I’ve been giving it a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Projects | Tagged Garden, Max, potting shed, Projects, Rosedon, Virginia | 20 Comments

A Potting Shed Project

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

This is my Potting Shed: Or maybe it’s this: Or even this: But definitely not this: Okay, the scrambling roses are great but this one is way too precious for The Barn’s gardens. In truth, THIS is my potting shed: … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden, Projects | Tagged espalier, Garden, potting shed, Projects | 7 Comments

Spring Is A Hussy

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Silver in the Barn

“Spring Is A Hussy” Or so the gardening dowager speaking to my Garden Club pronounced. She went on to say that anybody can have a beautiful garden in spring. At first I felt vaguely insulted – sometimes gardeners can be dreadfully opinionated … Continue reading →