This is a whole world I didn't know about and that you've so beautifully opened up for me. Thank you! I have a deep reverence for wintering and how you tell us what continues while you aren't growing anything.
There's a great piece by Alexander Chee called "The Rosary," where he writes of creating his rose garden. Have you read it? About cutting them back, he says: "you can lose more than you thought possible and still grow back, stronger than anyone imagined." That's always stayed with me.
What a lovely response! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to read Chee’s piece. Sounds delightful, and right up my alley. Have you read Katherine May’s book, Wintering? I read it after I started writing about seasonal gardening. It’s wonderful.
I have recently started drying navel oranges for decor, potpourri, etc. I didn't know about freezing them first - may have to try that.
This is a whole world I didn't know about and that you've so beautifully opened up for me. Thank you! I have a deep reverence for wintering and how you tell us what continues while you aren't growing anything.
There's a great piece by Alexander Chee called "The Rosary," where he writes of creating his rose garden. Have you read it? About cutting them back, he says: "you can lose more than you thought possible and still grow back, stronger than anyone imagined." That's always stayed with me.
What a lovely response! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to read Chee’s piece. Sounds delightful, and right up my alley. Have you read Katherine May’s book, Wintering? I read it after I started writing about seasonal gardening. It’s wonderful.
Oh, I haven’t! I’ll have to check that out. ☺️
So delightful!