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A Beginner Gardener Gets Her Markers
Ah, to be a beginner gardener. I remember those days. I think I even proclaimed to have a black thumb when I was young when really all I had was ... Read More
To Grow Moss, or to Kill it?
Today's story, "Too Much Moss" gave me a chuckle because it's so relevant to me right now. I have been trying to grow moss in my flower garden for years ... Read More
How to Grow Lingonberries and 3 Ways to Use Them
Whenever I hear about lingonberries, I’m teleported to the scene in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the O.G. film with Gene Wilder) where the kids are licking wallpaper. The ... Read More
Blossoms of Triumph
In the serene town of Harmony Springs, a man named Richard Walker grappled with the profound loss of his son, Ethan. The sorrow that enveloped Richard's life transformed into a ... Read More
There’s a Magical Secret Garden Underground
If you grew up reading books like The Lord of the Rings or The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, you might understandably believe that if you want to find a ... Read More
How to Use Old Containers for Creative Gardening Solutions
Take it from someone who has dabbled in the art of gardening for over a decade and experimented with several random types of containers lying around my house! If you want ... Read More
Kobus Magnolia: The Time-Traveling Tree of Spring
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 ... Read More
A Bumblebee Considers its Work
Visiting gardens this morning, like the neighborhood cleric making parish calls, I chat with peonies, poppies and fragrant heliotrope, and hope I carry contagions of helpfulness to other flowers. As I continue my quiet talk I'm weighted with ... Read More
Plants are People, Too
Plants are people too, you know! I mean, maybe not exactly. I've never heard one talk, though maybe their mouths are just so tiny we can't hear them. What I ... Read More
A Little Gardening Humor About Growing Azaleas (or Not)
Haven’t we all had a forehead-smacking discovery once—ok maybe more than once—in our gardening lives? I know I have, but not one quite as laughably cringe-inducing as the gardening humor ... Read More
