Quite a number of flowering annuals can be started by sowing their seeds directly into the garden.

Before long, some of the earliest flowers to bloom will be stirring in our gardens.

This week, the third in a series of four programs that explore canons and fugues from the earliest written music to J.S. Bach. Join us for “round three,” with catches, canzonas, and a certain infamous canon.

Here are some interesting things said by some interesting people. Plus, my personal advice to you in January.

Lindsay was the Grande Dame of gardening in a time when ladies did not have professional careers.

Thomas Church (1902-78) was a garden designer whose style was a response to California's specific type of lifestyle and climate.

Our guest this hour is harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton, one of the foremost practitioners of historical harp, who joins me for a program featuring the soundtrack to her short documentary film The Harps in the Trees, which tells the story of a musical pilgrimage to Scotland by her ensemble Angelorum.

This winter I have been reading some garden writers’ words of wisdom, which now I will share with you.

Just one rose floating in a small bowl, presented with a heartfelt message, written or verbal, will be treasured.

Tired of jingle bells yet? This week on Harmonia, join us for something a little different.