I love deer. They're beautiful, graceful, serene animals. I also hate deer. They eat the apples from my tree, munch on my kale, and eat my strawberries. How do I …
Mention heirloom vegetable plants and immediately we think of rich tomatoes, sweet corn, or bright purple carrots. The other thing that comes to mind is a garden full of vegetables …
As much as I love harvesting a bowl of sweet peas or enjoying an heirloom tomato right off the vine, part of the fun of gardening is planting raised garden …
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, …
When I first encountered a Kobus Magnolia (Magnolia kobus) in full bloom, I was struck by its delicate white flowers floating like clouds against bare branches. But little did I …
If you’re like me you’ve exhausted all of your outdoor garden space with fruits, veggies, and herbs and are always looking for a way to maximize garden space. Or maybe …
My dear old friend dug a root for me, said
Lafayette presented this very rose to her ancestor when the Frenchman returned to America
in 1825 on his triumphant farewell tour, and …
When it comes to magnolias, the Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) stands out from the crowd in one spectacular way: its timing. While many trees are still shaking off Winter's …
"Here we go 'round the mulberry bush on a cold and frosty morning." So goes the children's song that's usually accompanied by a skipping dance and some playful laughs. But …