We headed home on the red eye from LAX to JFK. Leaving spring warmth of weather in the high 70s to return to snow in my garden. But there is always something to make your heart sing, even in the cold. My witch hazel, Hamamelis mollis, ‘Arnolds Promise was in full bloom when I walked the garden. It was radiating a bright yellow glow into the depressing browns of winter. Gardening is all about optimism. Each season invites you to plan your garden for the future. I take cuttings of my plants, root them, and invite new plants into my garden. Seeds sprout new growth and energy. They signify rebirth. What’s more optimistic than that?

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.