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

Peak Growing Power Moves

Peak Growing Power Moves

July means one thing: it’s time to master the ancient art of not killing your plants with kindness–or neglect. This month, I’m knee-deep in what I call “watering season,” and  
August Adventures in the Garden

August Adventures in the Garden

There’s something about August that feels like the garden’s grand finale before Fall starts tapping on the shoulder. It's hot, a little chaotic, and honestly, I’m never quite sure if  
Our Quiet Garden Retreat

Our Quiet Garden Retreat

Thirteen years ago my husband, Mark, and I bought a rectangular little house on a rectangular green grass lawn. It reminded me of the little plastic houses on the board  
From Seed to Salsa With This Special Edition

From Seed to Salsa With This Special Edition

Dear Gardeners, Welcome to the Special Edition “Tomato Gardening Made Easy” issue of Food Gardening Magazine! There’s nothing quite like the first bite of a sun-warmed tomato fresh from your own garden.  
The Magnificent Garden—A Slice of Heaven

The Magnificent Garden—A Slice of Heaven

Gardening is an experience of the senses. No one is talking, drink it in. The site will tell us what to do if we listen. Realize its potential and appreciate the bounty of nature. A human being can  
The July Jungle

The July Jungle

Every July, my garden transforms from a neat little patch of soil into a glorious, sun-drenched jungle. It’s as if my plants throw a party the moment I turn my  
Herb’s the Word With This Special Edition

Herb’s the Word With This Special Edition

Dear Gardeners, Welcome to the Special Edition "Herb Gardening Made Easy" issue of Food Gardening Magazine! There's something almost magical about herbs—these aromatic plants connect us to centuries of gardening traditions while  
Blossoms of Triumph

Blossoms of Triumph

In the serene town of Harmony Springs, a man named Richard Walker grappled with the profound loss of his son, Ethan. The sorrow that enveloped Richard's life transformed into a  
Make Room for June Blooms

Make Room for June Blooms

June brings that magical moment when the garden truly comes alive. Here in the Northeast, we've finally moved past the threat of frost, and I find myself spending every possible  
A Bumblebee Considers its Work

A Bumblebee Considers its Work

Visiting gardens this morning, like the neighborhood cleric making parish calls, I chat with peonies, poppies and fragrant heliotrope, and hope I carry contagions of helpfulness to other flowers. As I continue my quiet talk I'm weighted with