5-19-2026 5:32pm

Cuttings for the Home

Christine Larkin Editor

SKYLARK'S ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

There are a lot of flowering trees and plants on the property where I live. I love cuttings for the home.

As I stepped outside today, I noticed a rhododendron about to bloom. I cut a stem with a robust bud on it and put it in a vase. By evening, it began to open up. It's quite something to observe as the beautiful pedals reveal themselves. There is also a large tree on our property that has the most amazing flower. It looks like small orchids gathered together. I took a cutting of that, too. April showers bring May flowers.

I live in an apartment on the ground floor. It feels like a cottage. We have easy access to our stoop and grounds. I love sitting on my stoop. I've always enjoyed the simplicity of this. Some things never change. Here I am at age 17 with my sister, Jen. The years have passed, but not the pleasure of a stoop.

Many years ago, I planted a garden where I live. Some flowers no longer bloom, while other surprises appear. The birds do that. They are great pollinators. The grounds are filled with beautiful bushes and trees that bear flowers. The tactile experience of cutting flowers and creating an arrangement is transcending. I look forward to Spring for this reason.

I also have flowers on my windowsills inside and outside my home. I particularly love geraniums. I purchase them every year. But I have two plants from a couple of years ago that I keep inside. They continue to bloom. Nature is filled with wonder.

If you have a plot of land that you can plant flowers on, do it. It's not as hard as you think. Perennials are easy. The just require water and good soil. You will get so much more than you expected from a garden that keeps on giving.

Peace and Love,

Skylark

At 60 and Beyond, gardening is not only good for your body, it's good for your soul, too. There are surprises you'll find every year as well.

SKYLARK'S PICK OF THE WEEK

The band, Lipstick will be at the Bay Shore Marina on Memorial Day playing music of the Rolling Stones and much more!

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SKYLARK'S HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

There aren't too many things more amazing than looking back in time at the night sky. Here's the crescent Moon with Venus. Just incredible.

SKYLARK'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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SKYLARK'S PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Dear God,

Please bring love and comfort to all of us on earth. Amen.

SKYLARK'S ITALIAN PHRASE OF THE WEEK

English: Dear God, keep watch over us.

Italian: Caro Dio, veglia su di noi.

SKYLARK'S INTERIOR DECORATING TIP OF THE WEEK

You don't have to spend a lot to make your home beautiful. It's yard sale season. One man's junk is another man's treasure.

SKYLARK'S QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What's the best thing you've ever found at a yard sale?

Please put your answer in the Comment section under my post. I'd love to hear from you.

SKYLARK'S SONG OF THE WEEK

LYRICS

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I saw you

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I wanna die in your arms
'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm gonna give you my heart

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you

'Cause you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view

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