Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Pop Quiz Answers by Dan Christina
A little later than I had hoped but here are the answers! I definitely had a couple challenging ones up here, but kudos to all who tried! Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood Cryptomeria japonica Japanese Cedar … Read more.
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! by Dan Christina
At a time when we are getting in full swing for our opening, I somehow have managed to get a quick vacation planned for this coming week. While I am looking forward to the relaxation … Read more.
Snow Seeding revisited by Dan Christina
Well… Here are the results of a very early (for us) seeding. As I mentioned a couple weeks ago in my post, Snow Seeding, I started two lettuce and two spinach varieties, and the light was … Read more.
In-House Edging by Dan Christina
While I may have jumped the gun a bit posting about seed starting last week, I did want to get everyone thinking about preparing for spring…and frankly I needed motivation to see past winter’s grip. … Read more.
Snow Seeding by Dan Christina
Another round of snow has buried the Vegetable Garden in a thick white blanket making it nearly impossible to accomplish anything on the long list of preseason tasks but it has made it ever more … Read more.
Forget the Groundhog by Dan Christina
While Punxsutawney Phil may have declared that we are in for another 6 weeks of winter, and we’ve seen two winter blitzes of snow this week, we shouldn’t stop thinking Spring! Wonderful warm spring, with fresh smelling … Read more.
A New Year, A New Garden by Dan Christina
I am so excited to welcome a new author – a fresh voice – to this blog! Dan Christina, assistant grounds manager and vegetable gardener has a deeper connection to Blithewold than most can boast. … Read more.
A Trip to New Orleans
Have you ever marveled at the different ways men and women see historic sites? Here at Blithewold, Docents have to be prepared to answer very different questions from visitors. Marjorie Lyon, herself, was well aware … Read more.
Kaleidoscope
I am always reluctant to say goodbye to summer but this morning, as I type with cold hands for the first time in months, I have to acknowledge a shift. The capricious weather has been … Read more.
The best news
As much as I love getting away for a summer vacation, coming back to work is not so bad when it looks like this. While I was gone the gardens grew even more beautiful. So … Read more.