Monthly Archives: January 2026

A quick ‘Hallelujah’

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Denise

A couple years ago I gave a friend’s new garden some Bilbergia ‘Hallelujah,’ which were recently returned to me, fattened up but congested with conifer debris. Too messy to deal with, was the verdict. Too true. I let the bromeliads … Continue reading →

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my museum rats

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Denise

In a completely unexpected twist, both my granddaughters have parents who work in museums. In terms of time spent, both kids are bonafide museum rats. In Oregon we volunteer at a small museum, and in Los Angeles we’re constantly exploring … Continue reading →

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a cautious welcome to 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Denise

A pot of posole bubbles on the stove as the garden soaks up last night’s downpour. I’ve moved on from coffee to green tea to quiet a scratchy throat. The spicy posole will be therapeutic as well. Then maybe a … Continue reading →

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