Most people think of “premium water” as water that comes in a bottle, marketed heavily with some exotic name, origin and packaging.
To me, the most premium water is that which comes out of the tap in New York City and at our home in Westchester, New York.… Read the rest
Back in late May I shared this year’s container gardening action on our back deck. Several friends and family have asked how it’s all going, so here’s an early July update.
My flower-box theme features orange-red florescent geraniums, with white and powder-blue bacopa.… Read the rest
“Why is there a Mothers Day and a Fathers Day?” my four-year-old son Julian asked.
“Because mommies and daddies are special,” I replied.
“Well, why isn’t there a Brothers Day?” he asked.
“Because every day is Brothers Day,” I replied.… Read the rest
Spring is my favorite time of year, and one of my favorite spring activities is container gardening. Beyond beautiful flowers, fresh herbs and tasty vegetables, container gardening is therapeutic. From getting dirt under your fingernails to daily watering and pruning, container gardening brings you closer to earth — even if just a few minutes a day.… Read the rest
We just attended the Kentucky wedding of my best friend from college. It was a beautiful weekend, taking place at the restored Shaker Village community in Pleasant Hill, about thirty miles outside of Lexington.
I’d never been to Kentucky, so we made the occasion a four-day family getaway.… Read the rest
