About Christy Page

Christy Page

Christy favors fruit gardening, including berries, although they are often shared with the local wildlife. Her favorite “garden” is her fairy garden that she adds to each year.

Articles by Christy Page

The Golden Gems of Summer …

The Golden Gems of Summer …

The sun pounds on the nurseries, projecting a warm, brilliant sparkle over the fields of marigolds. These brilliant and dynamic blossoms influence in the delicate breeze, their petals moving like  
September’s Long Goodbye

September’s Long Goodbye

On one hand, it's absolutely gorgeous. The air loses that heavy Summer humidity and somehow smells cleaner. Mornings are crisp enough that I can finally carry my coffee into the  
Savoring Summer, Preparing for Fall

Savoring Summer, Preparing for Fall

September has always felt like a turning point in the garden. The days are still warm enough to remind us of summer, but the cooler mornings and earlier sunsets make  
August’s Garden Bounty

August’s Garden Bounty

August is one of the most rewarding months in the vegetable garden. After months of planting, tending, and patiently waiting, the harvest is in full swing. Tomatoes ripen by the  
Grow Your Own Fruit and Berries

Grow Your Own Fruit and Berries

There’s something magical about picking fruit that you’ve grown yourself. Whether it’s the first ruby-red strawberry of the season, a handful of sun-sweetened raspberries, juicy blueberries still warm from the  
Garden to Glass

Garden to Glass

One of my favorite things about Summer is that it gives us every excuse to slow down, gather with friends and family, and enjoy something cool in hand. Whether you're  
The August Garden Negotiations

The August Garden Negotiations

By August, I like to pretend that I am still in charge of my garden. This is adorable. Back in May, I walked outside with my packets of seeds, my