How do you begin a new life?  You reach only to find a greater uncertainty you wish were not so.  I look upon the green expanse of a life I once thought distant.  Now it is mine.  When did that happen?  And what do I do with it? There is a need for inspiration, but truth be … [Read more...]

Think about it.  You walk along a path, surrounded by flowers of assorted color and character.  The variety is immense, almost unfathomable, if you really consider the fact.  In comparison, you wonder how petty the matter is of your daily affairs and all its riotous chatter.  Did … [Read more...]

The garden is going ballistic.  Spent a lot of time pruning these past two days.   After integrating more of the vegetables with the regular garden, I see the reward is just around the bend.  Take a peek.   … [Read more...]

There is an analogy that the depth of who we are is like peeling away the layers of an onion.  Endless.  In other words, just when we think we have it figured out, a new layer appears and we realize there is more to who we are than we realize.  It is true for ourselves.  It is … [Read more...]

If you are waiting for inspiration to push you towards your next creation, don't.  Interestingly enough, inspiration comes when you get into action.  Spring has arrived in Merlin's Garden and along with it a long list of possibilities to consider.  Let the fun begin.   … [Read more...]

Frank Cabot, founder of the Nature Conservancy, is a self-taught plantsman.  Recently featured on Fine Gardening's Web site, he shared some tips on making your garden memorable. 1. Listen to your site, and let it inspire you. 2. Immerse yourself in plants, and get to know how … [Read more...]

We have a ground squirrel that pops his head from time to time from the interior of one of my garden beds.  I call him Harry.   On occasion, he sits on the ledge of the bed surveying his surroundings until something stirs and scares him and he goes down under in speedy haste to … [Read more...]

Serendipity is a propensity for making fortunate discoveries while looking for something unrelated. Today, as I walked with friends along a strip of beach to share comradry and introspection of varying degrees, we came upon a gate in which the word serendipity had been carved.  … [Read more...]