Author: Matt Mattus

The design world is scrambling….ever since it was announced in December. The predictions of what color will be chosen this year provided enough chatter…

Some ‘sneak peek’ page views of my self published gardening magazine PLANT SOCIETY. Available now on Magcloud.com. OK, bear with me for a bit…

At midnight on New Years eve, we all were allowed to ring the old bell in the bell tower in this historic Shaker home…

My Heirloom seed order has already arrived from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The packaging is spectacular, as usual.  Seed packets don’t get more perfect…

Our first substantial snow of the season arrived yesterday, but it never measured up to what was promised ( nearly 24″ or more and…

Here’s wishing each of my readers, a very Merry Christmas!  Sharing some images from the last 24 hours at our home. Above, an amazing…

My sister has the knack on curling the edge on the dumplings.  Salmon filets ( wild caught) await prep in the kitchen. This one…

KUMQUATS ARE RIPENING IN THE GREENHOUSE As we enter the Holiday season, and the winter solstice, the rare fruits of winter arrive in the…

I’ve been obsessed lately with Christmas Cactus, or what florists now call Zygocactus ( a name introduced a few years ago by the trade…