Gardens can be a lot of things to people. They take on personalities both practical and whimsical. There are vegetable gardens and herb gardens that feed us, quite literally. We  …

There's something magical about a well-crafted short poem that can transport you instantly to a vibrant garden, awaken your senses, and stir your soul. As an avid flower gardener, I've  …

The Winter is long, but whenever I am feeling a touch of seasonal depression, I point my focus toward dreams of Spring and all the possibilities that will be in  …

Most wedding ceremonies call for candles or colorful sand, but ours called for a seed. We heaped soil, smiles, and a shower of water on it. We promised to tend  …

Oh, the joy of seed catalog season! It's my favorite time of year when they start rolling in, long before the holidays are even over, but ready to read once  …

Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment  …

Most garden creatures are cute and even on the smaller side. Skunks have the most adorable little waddle. And even the most destructive chipmunks are still the sweetest looking things.  …

Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will  …

That Japanese maple (purchased 1991, K-Mart, gallon-can, $2.57) has been cultivated into a lissome, not quite exquisite bonsai. But it thrives in miniature, mimicking the seasons flawlessly: like the cool, reflective waters of  …

Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! If you're like me, you understand the deep, almost philosophical connection one can have with their tomato plants. There's just something about the sweet smell of  …