Daily Library
New England Aster: The Unsung Hero of the Late-Season Butterfly Buffet
The star of my Autumn garden is undoubtedly the New England Aster. This native wildflower has become my secret weapon in keeping the butterfly party going long after other plants ... Read More
6 Rare Vegetable Gardening Magazines to Inspire You
I don't know about you, but one of my favorite Saturday morning activities is to sit down with a cup of tea and one of my favorite vegetable gardening magazines ... 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
How to Store Leafy Greens and Other Produce Without Plastic
Question: What’s worse than wilted, mushy, refrigerator lettuce stored in single-use plastic? Answer: Nothing. Over the last few years, I’ve been slowly swapping out my single-use food storage items for ... Read More
Sweetbay Magnolia: From Humble Sapling to Fragrant Centerpiece
When we first moved into our home, the backyard was a hodgepodge of shrubs and trees I was unfamiliar with, but the former owner was an avid gardener. On our ... Read More
Garden Bugs and Amphibians in the House
I don't usually let garden bugs live in the house, but did I ever tell you about the time I had a pet spider? It wasn't all that long ago, ... Read More
Weird Pineapple Facts and Gardening History
Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display ... Read More
Teddy Bear Sunflowers: Huggable Blooms for Your Garden
I've had the pleasure of growing and admiring countless sunflower varieties over the years. However, there's one particular type that never fails to bring a smile to my face: Teddy ... Read More
How to Grow Russian Mammoth Sunflowers
I've grown my fair share of sunflowers over the years. From the cheerful yellows of the classic sunflower to the rich, autumnal hues of the "Moulin Rouge" variety, I thought ... Read More
Hummingbirds in the Garden
I've learned a lot about hummingbirds in the garden over the years. I've learned that they are not only incredibly beautiful creatures, but that they are also quite delicate. I've ... Read More
