Author Archives: Wendy M. DeIorio

About Wendy M. DeIorio

Founder of Leading It Foward - a grassroots initiative of women, by women, for women teaching and sharing leadership techniques at all ages.

Planning, Planning and Planning…

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

This year is my first ‘official’ garden of my own – ever…Already I’ve learned a few hard lessons and I feel that there might be another one or two in the works. I’ve already figured out that I planted my … Continue reading →

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Pretty Memories

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

I have all sorts of memories of my grandparents and great grandparents from when I was a child. I can remember sitting on top of my great grandmother Velma’s red formica counter top as she canned her summer jellies and … Continue reading →

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First lesson learned…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

So our March here has been unusally warm and cozy; in fact just last week, we enjoyed a nice 90 something degree day. So a few weeks ago on a whim that the weather had been so pleasantly warm – … Continue reading →

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Grow Up!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

Two nights ago I saw just a show and at the end, this yard, with grass much like mine – non existent – was gorgeous! Beautiful hanging vines from uniquely built trellises just added this awe-inspiring beauty as a privacy screen and … Continue reading →

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Because everyone needs friends

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

There is absolutely no better thing in life that chatting with your best friend in the whole world. You know – that one person who knows you nearly better than you know yourself – those silly little gossip sessions or … Continue reading →

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When you follow the instructions…

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

  I would always like to pride myself in saying that I carefully read the labels on products I buy and follow the directions to the letter, but my antsy side creeps in and I often find myself thinking I’ve … Continue reading →

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h2o Conservation

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

My goal with my new yard and garden is to conserve as many natural resources as possible while practicing good eco-friendly gardening. While everyone needs to do their part, I have to admit, I sort of found myself forced to … Continue reading →

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Plant It and It Will Grow (hopefully)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

March 20 So I woke up this morning and while the wind had settled down to a mild 30mph gust, I ventured outside to check my garden. I’m trying to be diligent about watering since mom’s told me that’s sort of … Continue reading →

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Progress & Impatientness

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

March 13 You can ask anyone in my family, I’m like a kid waiting for Christmas when it comes to being patient, apparently I’m the same way when it comes to gardening. While I planted seeds 2 weeks ago, it’s … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Wendy M. DeIorio

Welcome to our new site! Here you can share in the experience of both an exceptionally experienced gardener and the hits/misses of a first time gardener. Our goal is to share with you great advice, stories, links and helpful hints … Continue reading →

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