May 28, 2014 – Building Fences

Greetings, dear reader.  It’s Jim speaking.  It’s not Stone Bunny or Doctor Spring or Gloriosa Daisy.  It’s plain old Jim. Yesterday I stepped out of my preferred narrative style of speaking through imaginary characters…(“Whoa there Cowboy!”  say Stone Turtle, Stone Bunny and Stone Puppy.  “Imaginary?“) I shared with you some of my impressions of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing – the Indianapolis 500 – hopefully … Continue reading May 28, 2014 – Building Fences

May 27, 2014 – Where were you?

Where were you at the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500? Don’t know?  Ahhh.  Well, I guess it’s OK. But for me.  Well, now, I should know. I was in central Indiana, not far from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I was in my garden, listening to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on the radio. I LOVE the Indy 500.  Sometimes I attend … Continue reading May 27, 2014 – Where were you?

May 23, 2014 – Doctor Spring Returns

“Hello. I am Doctor Spring.  I am here to help.”“Sir, please do not pick the ants from the peonies.”“Yes.  Thank you, sir.  Please remain calm and keep your hands at your sides. There, that’s perfect. Sir, I have been reviewing your file and it is clear to me – obvious, really – that you are experiencing Pervasive Peony Picking disorder.  You see, sir, you cannot … Continue reading May 23, 2014 – Doctor Spring Returns

May 21, 2014 – Stone Bunny and Rhododendron

Stone Bunny is sitting atop a rock today so she can have a nice view of Rhododendron.Over there with her friend SpireaStone Bunny is so proud of Rhododendron today. She is so prettyAnd vibrant.Yes, Stone Bunny is quite pleased today. You see, Bunny was worried about Rhododendron.  We had a hard winter and no other member of the garden community had to experience the long, … Continue reading May 21, 2014 – Stone Bunny and Rhododendron

Stone Bunny and the Good Luck Garden

Stone Bunny has been thinking about luck lately.Good Luck.  Stone Bunny doesn’t dwell on things like Bad Luck. “You know.” she says to her friends.  “I’ve been thinking about luck.  Maybe it’s just because I’m here with the clover and clover makes me think about luck.  Or maybe its because there are some lucky plants in the garden right now.  Did you guys notice them?” … Continue reading Stone Bunny and the Good Luck Garden