Month: April 2016

  • Over 400,000 Views One Month

    Over 400,000 Views One Month

    I’m happy to announce my YouTube Channel, CTScaper has over 400,000 views in the last month.  It amazes me that there are that many people who want to hear what I have to say. Thank you for your support.

  • How to Create a Curved Stepping Stone Path

    How to Create a Curved Stepping Stone Path

    This week I finished installing a stepping stone path. This stepping stone path is unique for a couple of reasons. First, it provides a much-needed way to move through the garden.  There’s no way to cross the garden without it. Second, the stepping stone path gently curves to add interest.  The path curves left to make room for…

  • Stop Chasing the Wrong Things

    Stop Chasing the Wrong Things

    When you stop chasing the wrong things in life you give the right things a chance to catch you. The DJ on the radio said that today.  I think it’s worth sharing.

  • Tips for Getting Work Done

    Tips for Getting Work Done

    After three days of hard work I’m almost finished preparing a garden bed.  It was a hard-fought victory that taught me tips for getting work done. We’ve had a mild winter and I looked forward to working with the temperature in the 50’s and 60’s.  Last week the weather changed.  It’s been in the low 40’s…

  • Jack Frost Exceedingly Bad Day

    Jack Frost Exceedingly Bad Day

    Yesterday we had snow, then rain, then ice and then snow again.  When I woke this morning it was a frigid 26 degrees. You’d think I’d be used to spring snow.  I’ve lived in southern New England all my life where the weather is anything but predictable. I’m not. Every time Jack Frost lays waste to…

  • Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship

    Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship

    After a day of office work I decided to take Theo for a walk. It was a beautiful evening.  The temperature was around 68 and the sun was shining.  I admit I wasn’t in the mood for a walk.  Too much office time drains my energy. After 45 minutes of walking I had a choice. Continue straight and…