For Zoe’s 9th birthday, we celebrated her love for nature with a special gift—a ZZ plant! Little did we know, she had already picked out an African violet earlier that day. From planting pansies at her party to planning a vegetable garden with her G.G., Zoe’s green thumb is starting to bloom. Could she be the next gardener in the family?
“In June 2009, my wife and I explored the WWI battlefields of Passchendaele in western Belgium. This historic site, where British Commonwealth and German troops endured unimaginable losses, is a powerful reminder of the war’s impact. We visited Tyne Cot Cemetery, a beautifully maintained resting place for thousands of soldiers, making for a moving and unforgettable experience.” ~ Larry
My wife and I vacationed in Tucson, Arizona a few weeks ago to get away from the Wisconsin winter. While wandering around the parking lot at one of our hotels, I noticed that a couple of trees had been cut…
Ever since Susan Harris shared her visit to the U.S. Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show, I’ve wanted to go. Lucky for me, my cousin Jeanne Behnke Byrnes reached out and suggested we go to celebrate our birthdays—mine in February and hers…
Did You Watch The Super Bowl? Like many, last Sunday, we had the Super Bowl on in our house. And yes, my team won. If the Ravens could not be in it this year, I decided to go for another…
Today, while putting this email together, I thought about Valentine’s Day coming up. It was fun at Behnke’s when Evelyn, our Florist Shop manager, would have all the roses and carnations arrive so everyone could start putting bouquets together. She…
It’s winter, and I’ve been having “snowbird” thoughts of times spent in warmer climates. One photo is from Bangkok, Thailand. It was not only warm, it was very hot and humid, and this from a guy who was living in Maryland…
Over the years, I have written many times about my father in law, Marshall Fleming. I have been blessed to live next door to my in-laws for most of my marriage and it has been wonderful. I grew up next…
I’ve been thinking of how fast time passes. I’m at the age when I go to more funerals than weddings, and I was sad to hear about the recent death of Stephanie’s Father-In-Law, Marshall. As a gardener, I was thinking…
Santa brought me SNOW BOOTS! Boy, I was excited that he thought ahead and picked these nice warm boots back in the fall. With the snowfall this week, I have been pretending with my grandkids that I love snow. I…
I live next door to these beautiful maple trees, and I’ve enjoyed watching them change with the seasons for many years. My in-laws, Jane and Marshall, originally planted the trees in their backyard, and we spent many wonderful times under…
Fall is the time for harvesting, and October is packed with so much going on! Just last week, I shared about the Northern Lights, and now, a few days ago, many of us were lucky enough to spot a comet…