Daily Library
Birds in the Garden
While I spend a lot of time wallowing over winged Japanese beetles that devour my dahlias each Summer, they're not the only aggressive flying pest that woes me. That's right, ... Read More
A Green Symphony
In the core of the clamoring city, in the midst of the substantial wilderness, my safe-haven arose as a little loft decorated with a variety of green colleagues. This is ... Read More
Best Onions for Making Your Own Homemade Onion Powder
Hey there, fellow kitchen adventurers! Today, let's dive into the aromatic world of homemade onion powder – that humble yet mighty ingredient that can transform a dish from bland to ... Read More
5 Best Sunflowers to Shine Light on Your Garden
There's something eternally captivating about sunflowers. Perhaps it's their association with the warmth and radiance of the Summer sun, or the way they tower majestically over other garden plants. Or ... Read More
How to Start a Community Vegetable Garden
There are dozens of good reasons to start a community vegetable garden, but there’s a lot more to it than just planting a bunch of veggies in an empty lot. ... Read More
Saving Bad Tomatoes for Chickens? Not So Fast
I often save some of my produce for the local wildlife. I imagine they will eat from my garden one way or the other, so I might as well give ... Read More
People Are Like Plants: A Short Poem About Gardening and Human Nature
"People Are Like Plants" by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities ... Read More
Blooms of Remembrance
I strolled through my garden just a couple of days ago and stumbled upon a seemingly lifeless rose bush near Orris Hill. Orris Hill, as we fondly call it, is ... Read More
How to Repel Rabbits from Plants
Rabbits are the most adorable little critters. They twitch their little noses and hop around, making the world around them seem like an idyllic meadow, even if you’re in an ... Read More
From Battlefields to Botany
I have great admiration for plant hunters, each one a botanical Indiana Jones. They sailed with Captain Cook on his first great voyage in 1768 and still today they are ... Read More
