Focus on Flowers

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.

Most of us are familiar with the old-fashioned, white mop-head blossoms of the popular hydrangea variety ‘Annabelle.’

Sometimes soil can be just slightly acid or neutral with a PH of 6 or 7 and you will get a mix of both pink and blue flowers on the same plant.