Articles by Jules Ivan Garay

Unfit for Domestication

Unfit for Domestication

My hands ache, bone-deep pain spawned by prolonged exposure to frigid air. Moisture frosts my eyelashes and stings my cheeks. I scan the vicinity for my husband, but he's gone.  
Tomatoes from Seed to Sauce

Tomatoes from Seed to Sauce

Tomato season starts in January when the ground is still frozen and a few tiny red tomatoes cling to lingering vines like ornaments dusted with snow. They are splashy color  
Sweet Memories: Tapping into the Past

Sweet Memories: Tapping into the Past

I stumbled upon it amidst a clutter of forgotten treasures as I ventured into the depths of our cellar, a repository of 30 years worth of keepsakes and memories. Each  
Green Invasion: A Spousal Comedy in Flora

Green Invasion: A Spousal Comedy in Flora

Plants are wreaking havoc on my marriage. All kinds of plants. Geraniums. Begonias. Aloe Vera. Bamboo. Rubber plants. They've invaded my home, turning it into a botanical garden. My wife's  
Guardian of the Garden

Guardian of the Garden

Summer gardening was a family affair, but Winter brought a different kind of challenge. Layered against the chill, I'd brave the cold to tend our plants with our faithful dog,