Chris and I will be celebrating our 5th anniversary by spending the month of May in France. I have posts and pics about our trip on my blog--www.liberatedgardener.net--click on "Provence"  or "Provence 2" and "Paris" in the category list and then scroll to the bottom to look at them in order. There are posts about food, organic farming, our friend the Muslim, Quebecois tattoo artist Caleb, biking between villages, hiking to stone age altars, soaking our feet in a Provencal stream (or two) and more.
 
Here's a bit about our trip:

The first two weeks we'll be tuning up our rusty French language skills and earning our room and board by working half-days on a couple of organic farms in Provence. The first one is a 15 minute walk from the Mediterranean and the second one is in a rural mountain area. Our third week will be spent biking around Provence and the last week, we'll be staying at the Paris apartment of a friend of a friend.

We'll miss our black Lab Molly, but the housesitter will be keeping her company at least.

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The Kings’ Daughters Inn 
will be hosting $5 Wednesday evening programs on Gardens and Landscapes around the US, Europe and the Caribbean in Jan. and Feb.
204 N. Buchanan Blvd.
Durham, NC 27701
919-354-7000

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Armchair Travelers Can Visit Gardens Around the Globe
 
At the King’s Daughters Inn, I’ll be offering slideshows of public and private gardens and landscapes from NC and around the world. These programs are only  15% about gardening “how-to” and 85%  “Wow, look at that” and some lively travel stories.  Because of that and no handouts and a shorter time and more seating, I can charge a low $5 per person--cheaper than a matinee movie.

·      What: Colorful slideshow (and colorful stories) about gardens and landscapes I’ve explored in my travels.

·      Where: King's Daughters Inn. Come to the side door on Gloria Ave. towards the back of the building. Look for a sign. Parking on Buchanon Blvd. or Gloria Ave.

·      Why: Because I can show you some gorgeous places on or off the beaten path.

·      When: Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm, Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3 and 17.
(NO Program on Feb. 10th. )

·      How much: $5 per program, per person, cash or check only, please.

·      Who: Those who like to travel and/or garden or who just want to be entertained.

 
Schedule (Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm)
 
·      Jan. 13—Spanish Gardens of the Island of Majorca:
Gardens at Palaces, Monasteries, Quarries and Homes.

·      Jan. 20—Staycations--Nearby Public Gardens In NC/VA:Gardens in the Triangle, Triad and Close Enough for Daytrips.

·      Jan. 27—Islands, Gardens and Nordic Architecture of Denmark: Green Roofs, Cemeteries and Artist's Gardens.

·      Feb. 3— Big and Small Gardens of Maine: Coastal Botanic Gardens, Desert of Maine, Canyons, Kitchen Gardens and One Voted the Prettiest Garden in Maine.

* (NO Program on Feb. 10th. )

·      Feb. 17-- Gardens and Landscapes of the Caribbean Island of Bonaire: Aloe Fields, Bat Caves, Salt Flats, Cactus Groves, Abandoned Lighthouses.