Articles by Christy Page

The Heart of the Hearth

The Heart of the Hearth

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  
May I Plant Now?

May I Plant Now?

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  
What Do I See?

What Do I See?

  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,  
What Do I See?

What Do I See?

Above clusters of heart-shaped leaves sprouting white scalloped-edged bells  
Community Garden

Community Garden

Javier’s class is digging dirt in the community garden by P.S. 102 in the Bronx And Javier says: ''why am I digging dirt, I haven't done anything wrong?' He knows that men from  
Sow Excited for April’s Growing Potential!

Sow Excited for April’s Growing Potential!

Read by Matilda Longbottom Listen Now: Dear Gardeners, Welcome to the April 2025 issue of Food Gardening Magazine! The first sights of spring have finally emerged in my Northeast garden, and after a long,  
Subtle Echoes

Subtle Echoes

In a tranquil hamlet, cradled by undulating hills and sprawling meadows, a woman named Sarah resided. Renowned for her captivating garden, it concealed a poignant narrative that transcended generations and  
The Great Garden Debacle

The Great Garden Debacle

I thought it would be good therapy to devote myself to the garden and create a showplace. I bought a new outfit: a big sun hat with pink flowers on  
In Search of the Linden’s Legacy

In Search of the Linden’s Legacy

On a whimsical Christmas wish, I found myself yearning for a linden tree. "I want a linden tree for Christmas," I declared to Mike, who responded with a quizzical look.