I have always been fascinated by fairy gardens. As a child, I completely believed in fairies. I was convinced that they lived in nooks and crannies. They used buttercups to  …

Have you ever been working on something in the kitchen and wishing for a tool to make life just a little easier? It can’t just be me! Well, it happens  …

“Thank you ever so much for fixing the lawnmower; that darn thing has been playing up for some time now. You’re too kind…”  …

Gardening has always been my escape, a place where I find peace among the petals. But one Summer, my serene sanctuary turned into a stage for a comedy of errors  …

The idea of playing music to plants has intrigued scientists, horticulturists, and gardening enthusiasts for decades. Far from being a whimsical notion, the belief that plants respond to sound and  …

Flower gardens have always been a sanctuary for me, a place where I can soothe my senses and meditate. Every time I feel sad, being in the garden eases my  …

Imagine a dining experience straight out of a dream: tables laden with artisan foods, cheeses, and garden-fresh vegetables. The setting sun casts a golden glow, and a rainbow arches over  …

Here in the Northeast, May is a month of great anticipation—and caution. My hands are in the dirt, amending soil and laying down weed cloth, but I’ve learned (the hard  …

Welcome, May—my favorite time of year (and not just because I happened to be born in this glorious month). I love May because you can feel Spring in the air  …

  Above clusters of heart-shaped leaves sprouting white scalloped-edged bells, climbing a bending stalk, a bumblebee bizzes into a top fresh blossom. Oh, Bee, what do you see? About the Author: Susan Griffith, a former librarian and college professor, lives,  …