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I haven't officially blogged since November of 2015 — you are welcome. I've been writing, studying, gardening, speaking and doing life. Somehow in the midst of not-blogging, I also received the opportunity to help plan the American Hosta Society National Convention in Indianapolis June 7 - 11, 2017 and our gardens will be one of the "What to do Wednesday" open gardens to tour. The Indianapolis Hosta Society had a pre-convention tour last June as a "warm-up" for the big league tours and a few weeks later, we headed to Missouri where we thoroughly enjoyed private St. Louis gardens at the 2016 Convention. (I'll share gorgeous photos of those later.) I also have the blessing of heading to India with a team of student change-makers in March. (More on that later — but hoping to see my two gardening buddies at the Red Fort again!)
Meanwhile, I just wanted to let you know I am Simply Cultivating in all areas of life.
cultivating: to prepare and/or loosen up the soil
12a: to foster the growth of b: to improve by labor, care, or study : refine: cultivate the mind3c: further, encourage — cultivate the arts4d: to seek the society of: make friends with
Here's a few photos from 'the yard' —

Without a wooden bench to ponder, is a garden truly a garden?

It's simple — the art of arranging words on paper to create something
new and original is quite similar to the art of arranging plants in a garden.

A well-used wheelbarrow makes a great rock garden for succulents.

Love the texture.

[Insert favorite summer-time song here]

My 4-year old nieces and nephew's favorite path through the Hostas.
Hosta 'So Sweet', H. Guacamole, H. Great Expectations, et. al.
Let me know if you enjoyed these -- if not, I promise I won't bother you for another 14 months. And if you want to find out more about the American Hostas Society Convention here in Indianapolis click here: Indy Hosta 2017Leaning in, Janet Hommel Mangas

new and original is quite similar to the art of arranging plants in a garden.




Hosta 'So Sweet', H. Guacamole, H. Great Expectations, et. al.