Some years certain things seem to produce better in my garden than others. This year the peppers have been bountiful, particularly the hot ones like jalapeno which my husband chose to be planted since he loves them. But he can only eat so many fresh ones, so I suggested we find a recipe for canningContinue reading “A joy of gardening-Canning”
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Christmas Sale@Monroe
Christmas will soon be here and the Christmas Plant Sale at Monroe Technology Center can inspire you with your beautification and gift giving. The sale features fresh wreaths, roping, greens and swags. There are hundreds of poinsettias in all sizes and colors; seasonal flowering plants; herb and succulent gardens as well as custom floral creationsContinue reading “Christmas Sale@Monroe”
Leesburg Va Monroe-Fall Sale
It is hard to believe but fall will be here soon! Summer’s heat and dry weather has been hard on our plants in Northern VA and many annuals are very tired looking. Now is a great time to refresh with fall color. We invite you to visit the Fall Plant Sale at Monroe Technology CenterContinue reading “Leesburg Va Monroe-Fall Sale”
Mystery of Holy Spirit
The other night I read a chapter in a book called Tozer: Mystery of the Holy Spirit by A.W. Tozer. This book is a collection of his sermons preached over 60 years ago. I think they are very relevant for today and particularly food for thought for this Easter season. The chapter I read andContinue reading “Mystery of Holy Spirit”
Do you hear what I hear;
Christmas will soon be here and many enjoy decorating homes and businesses with poinsettias, wreaths with colorful bows, roping and fresh floral arrangements. Others like something a bit different, such as a blooming cyclamen, Christmas cactus or amaryllis. Whichever of these is your favorite, we invite you to visit Monroe Technology Center’s annual Christmas SaleContinue reading “Do you hear what I hear;”
Spring Plant Sale 2014
After a long, cold winter and late spring, it is wonderful to see greenery, color and new life again! Come and join us at Monroe Technology Center’s annual Spring Plant Sale where you are sure to find a plant (or a cartload) you will love. Whether you’re looking for an herb, tomato or berry plantContinue reading “Spring Plant Sale 2014”
“Neither Here Nor There”
“Neither Here Nor There” is a colorfully illustrated children’s fiction book by about a firefly’s jungle adventures and the lesson to be learned from him. It is written and illustrated by Deborah Chaves. ‘Neither Here Nor There’ is now available on MagicBlox http://magicblox.com/books
Christmas Favorites
The poinsettia is one of our favorite plants at Christmas. Though we may often think of a red one, today breeders have developed many colors and varieties. Colors range from pinks to multi-colors to purples and burgundy with names such as Monet, Ruby Frost, Ice Crystal, Strawberries and Cream, etc. They have even developed oneContinue reading “Christmas Favorites”
Late Fall Beauty
Fall Refresh
Fall is a great time to refresh your tired summer garden. Making a few changes can alter your landscape and extend your color beauty. For starters, remove tired annuals and plant hardy winter pansies. They will last through the winter, even bouncing back after winter freezes and snows. Take down your fading summer hanging basketContinue reading “Fall Refresh”
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