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Tranquility is represented in these gardens below.   The website www.elook.com best describes tranquility.  ”It is a state of peace and quiet ” or how I view it as place to reflect or be alone or relax.    there is nothing better for me but to sit and absorbs natures best with a good book. [...]

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This past summer, Perennial Paradise took on a new look.  We expanded our growing perennial stock and for the spring of 2012 we will have many new varieties of perennials.   In addition to the perennials we will be making some changes to the garden center site.  We are always open to suggestions and are [...]

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Saturday morning  Perennial Paradise Garden Sale was scheduled to open at 7:00 a.m.  Through the night, I was sick and had the chills.  I tried very hard to sleep knowing I had a 12 hour day in front of me or more.   Finally at 4:00 a.m. I fell asleep!   At 4:30 a.m. the [...]

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Where flowers bloom so does hope. -  Lady Bird Johnson, It would be hard to believe that a president’s wife with all her prestige and standing in the United States would write such a profound statement regarding hope.   I look back at some of my own personal struggles that have challenged me from time [...]

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5 years ago this garden center was a thistle field… today it is a paradise.   I have found in life the act of thinking up a good idea is the easiest part.  When you sit down and begin to tackle the project it is easy to give it up or tell yourself you can’t do [...]

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