Luscious greens! Reminds me that the longest-lived communities around the world–so-called "Blue Zones" (see the docu.!) al have 1 thing in common–everyone tends gardens. I say if it makes us more likely to tend our etiolated inner gardens I'm all for it! Great piece. The world will miss role models like Ann...RIP
Well said, Jack. A world where everyone--or at least more than the 1% of the population who counts as "farmers" in the US--gardens sounds all right to me!
Just discovered a post by a friend on LinkedIn that talked about the future of gardening and farming...Let's just say it reminded me of Dylan's (ca.) 1983 quote: "I can see the day comin' where even you're whole garden's gonna be against the law..." Let's hope History navigates other paths!
Oof, that's chilly! My family in Northern Wisconsin had a first snowfall weeks ago. Sometimes I'm happy to live in the humid subtropics. While these photos are from the summer, we do still have green out there. I'm testing winter kale and lettuce right now.
Me, too. What's truly impressive about hers is the predominance of mature trees and shade. I'm also really glad I shared the article draft with her right after our visit, as she passed away before it was published on the Wild Ones blog.
Luscious greens! Reminds me that the longest-lived communities around the world–so-called "Blue Zones" (see the docu.!) al have 1 thing in common–everyone tends gardens. I say if it makes us more likely to tend our etiolated inner gardens I'm all for it! Great piece. The world will miss role models like Ann...RIP
Well said, Jack. A world where everyone--or at least more than the 1% of the population who counts as "farmers" in the US--gardens sounds all right to me!
Just discovered a post by a friend on LinkedIn that talked about the future of gardening and farming...Let's just say it reminded me of Dylan's (ca.) 1983 quote: "I can see the day comin' where even you're whole garden's gonna be against the law..." Let's hope History navigates other paths!
Really nice to see these pictures. It is going to be 17F in the morning with a high of 25F.
I miss the spiderwort in my city garden.
Oof, that's chilly! My family in Northern Wisconsin had a first snowfall weeks ago. Sometimes I'm happy to live in the humid subtropics. While these photos are from the summer, we do still have green out there. I'm testing winter kale and lettuce right now.
Great eulogy for your master gardener buddy.
Thank you.
I'll miss getting the chance to know Ann better. But I'm amazed at all she gave us during her time here.
RIP, Ann.
I’m in California so we have different natives, but I love seeing a naturalized garden like Ann’s.
Me, too. What's truly impressive about hers is the predominance of mature trees and shade. I'm also really glad I shared the article draft with her right after our visit, as she passed away before it was published on the Wild Ones blog.