ILS Convention in Nancy France

Belle de Nancy

Spring in Nancy, France

I am so excited.  We just booked our flights for our trip to the International Lilac Convention in Nancy France the beginning of May.  We will be attending the convention and also visiting the Netherlands  to view the tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens.  It is only 3 months away.

November, and the petunias still bloom

I believe these petunias have set a record for the latest bloom here in my garden at Tete Jaune.

In spite of the of the cold and frosty landscape they are still a bright spot on the deck



Halloween Snowfall

We can usually expect snow for Halloween and here it is.  A good day to stay indoors and read gardening books!

It's Fall

Fall has arrived, most of the leaves have gone and we have had our first snow fall.  One of the bright spots in this picture has been the wonderful sunrise the last few mornings.  The mountains are absolutely beautiful with all the fresh snow on the peaks.

The other bright spot is a pot of petunias still blooming bravely on the front deck.  I am hoping they break the record set a few years ago.



Bubblegum Petunias - October 27, 2011





More Lilac Walk 2011

The Lilac Allee

Linda and Vanessa - Lilac Allee

Sensation in foreground
Peerless Pink and President Lincoln in background

Lilacs at the Culp Farm this spring

I'd like to share a few pictures of the lilacs at the Culp Farm this season. Like all the other lilacs in the valley, the blooms were amazing. What a show.

Blueberry Picking Time

This has been one of the best years for blueberries that I can remember. I have been picking berries in the Valley for over 50 years, so that is saying something. We have been picking buckets of them. There are literaly miles and miles of berries. I guess the cool wet summer has been good for something!

The pantry shelves are full of delicious sauces and jellies, and the freezer is stuffed with bags and bags of beautiful berries.