September is a glorious month filled with cooler mornings and evenings, along with warm sun-filled days. Gardens are starting to slow in their production but are still a source of  …

In a world captivated by life-hacking gurus dissecting existence into thirds, the spotlight often falls on those entering their third thirds, sharing wisdom on making this stage of life profoundly  …

What ensues is an unembellished chronicle of venturing into water garden construction. Despite the intimate nature of some details, I feel compelled to transcend my unease and divulge this narrative,  …

The garden stood fortified, a sanctuary devoid of birds, squirrels, or deer. Horse panels formed a robust structure, reinforced by massive corner posts, while gopher wire ascended from moats to  …

Becoming a first-time plant mom wasn't exactly on my to-do list, but life has a funny way of surprising us. It was a bustling Saturday at the coffee shop where  …

In the tapestry of nature's artistry, the rose stands as a timeless masterpiece, captivating hearts with its beauty and grace. As a devoted gardener, I have traversed the colorful landscape  …

As we step outside onto the deck overlooking my garden, my mother's voice echoes my father's sentiment, though it's she who verbalizes it this time. “That climbing rose is happy,”  …

Ethan, a spirited ten-year-old with tousled brown locks, followed his grandpa, affectionately known as Pop, as they meandered through the lush expanse of their backyard garden. Pop, weathered by years  …

This marks my fortieth year of nurturing both soil and spirit in gardens, with 26 of those years spent tending to the verdant plots in our foothills haven nestled in  …

Determined to reap the benefits of kale's nutritional prowess, Carole and I embarked on a gardening adventure, planting a Fall crop in containers on our deck. As August waned, we  …