Rhodies are at it again...

I can never remember the exact time my luscious pink rhododendron likes to bloom, but, apparently it's early May!

Over the past few days, the tight buds have swollen, burst open and unfolded fat fluffy blossom that look good enough to eat!

I took pictures of one bloom as it uncurled itself over two or three days and look at it now!

No clue what the cultivar might be, but I think I'll name it: Pale Pink Ballerina in honor of its delicate tutus that dance at the end of its stems!

I love this time of year!

Obama's organic veggies

Grow veggies on the White house lawn?
All I can say is: "It's about time."

As an organic veggie gardener for more than 30 years, I'm delighted that the Obama family has decided to "eat the view." A wide expanse of the brilliant green lawn will be tore out, amended appropriately to enrich the soil and more than 55 varieties of vegetables will be planted.

Michelle Obama promises that Sasha and Malia will be weeding regularly! Wow. I guess I should have expected it, but I assumed the garden would be tended by staffers.

What happened at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will soon trickle down to our own lawns. And that gives me an idea. With so many new vegetable gardens out there, it might be a good time to dust off my gloves and offer classes in Organic Veggie Gardening 101.

Stay tuned... I am taping the classes so you can see them online.


I think it's about time to dust off the garden gloves and start teaching organic veggie gardening 101. Welcome to the club everyone!