Susan Troccolo

The Yin and Yang of Spring

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The intensity of early Spring brings lots of excitement and with all this activity come tumultuous feelings along for the ride. It has taken me so long to learn that. It is for this reason that I’m joining in with two of my favorite gardening memes: Donna’s wonderful meme … [Read more...]

Spring? Update on Book

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Every Autumn I plant bulbs like crazy—I'm partial to Parrot Tulips—so the typically cold and rainy Portland spring will give me glorious color. It's been so warm—really warm—that the bulbs are coming up early. Here is a little color for you friends on the east coast who are … [Read more...]

Meyer Lemons in Winter

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  Is there anything more exciting for a gardener than to harvest lemons in the middle of winter? I brought these in last week from the greenhouse and couldn't resist photographing them to share. Aren't they beauties? They are called Meyer Improved. The Improved part seems … [Read more...]

For Every Thing There is a Season….Blogcation!

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  To Everything There is a Season…and a time to every Purpose: BLOGCATION!   Greetings to all in the New Year. Hopefully you had a peaceful and happy holiday with those you love best. It was great hearing from so many of you. Many thanks to Ginnie for this “Squash … [Read more...]

Would you know a cocoon?

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  Once in my twenties, I taped a cocoon to the door of my refrigerator. I didn’t know it was a cocoon. I was out walking along a stream bed and came across something that looked like a dried leaf or a seedpod with a long silky string attached to one end.  I picked it up … [Read more...]