Author Archives: Karin Kiontke

Tulips!

Posted on 2026-04-11 by Karin Kiontke

Much has changed since the last entry here. The roses are pruned, shrubs are cut back and the flowerbeds are mostly cleaned up. The first daffodils are already spent and the crab apple tree has buds that will open any … Continue reading →

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The worst of the winter is over – or so we hope

Posted on 2026-03-15 by Karin Kiontke

Last weekend, it finally warmed up and the rest of the old snow disappeared. The beautiful weather drew gardeners out, who tidied up their plots, cut back stalks and branches that were bent or broken by the snow, and pruned … Continue reading →

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And more snow!

Posted on 2026-02-28 by Karin Kiontke

Last weekend, a surprise blizzard descended on the East Coast of the country. It started with rain on Sunday afternoon. Later, rain changed to soft wet snow that settled on everything: tree branches and twigs, fences and wires. By late … Continue reading →

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What a winter this is so far!

Posted on 2026-02-08 by Karin Kiontke

It is February 2026, not quite too late to wish everyone a healthy, peaceful and joyous new year. Last year, we had been wondering if this winter would bring us more snow than the previous years. If this was a … Continue reading →

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The first snow

Posted on 2025-12-14 by Karin Kiontke

This morning, it snowed for the first time this season. As usual, a gardener snow team got the shovels out shortly after the last flake fell (a friendly super from a neighboring building usually helps with a motorized plow). During … Continue reading →

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