December 21st is what we officially refer to as the Winter Solstice. This day has the ignominious distinction of being the shortest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). Of course, while every day is essentially the same length (24 hours the last time I checked) the 21st has…


Evolution and Mother Nature have given us so many interesting plants over the eons. I mean seriously, just gaze upon any landscape and so much color pops out, both in flower and foliage. Serious gardens incorporate…