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A Monkey in the Garden
Once upon a time, when I was just a young lad, my father decided to embark on one of the most unique adventures of his life: monkey-sitting. It all began ... Read More
The Murmuring Oak
In the core of the enchanted Eldergrove, where the old oaks stood tall and shrewd, there carried on with a local area that held a significant respect for information and ... Read More
Easy Gluten-Free Grains to Grow in Your Garden
There’s also triticale — a wheat and rye hybrid — to avoid. However, given the wealth of grain variants, you don’t have to limit yourself. Consider growing these gluten-free grains ... Read More
The Joy of Gardening Comes in a Watering Can
As the kids say, “I found my people” when I read today’s story from Barbara Baker, where she shares her joy of gardening in the form of a watering can ... Read More
Planting a Garden of Healing
Gardening comes with so many mental health benefits because it can bring us closer to Earth when we feel like we might have floated away and feel lost. Some people ... Read More
Gardening with Children is Good for Life Lessons
Until my daughter began helping me in the garden, I never realized how much I would learn by gardening with children. I knew I would take her out to the ... Read More
God’s Fruit or the Devil’s? The Sordid History of the Apple
Depending upon the person you ask, the fruit of the gods could be the pomegranate, grapes, pears, persimmons, or oranges. There may be more fruits that I've missed, but there's ... Read More
Perennial Plants Gone Wild
I envy those who live in warm climates, where "tender perennials" are simply "perennials" to them. Each year I plant perennial plants like lavender, knowing that it will die in ... Read More
8 Ways Sustainable Gardening Can Have a Positive Impact on Climate Change
You’re probably wondering what you — one person — can do to help. Well, look no further than your current garden, that unused patch of earth in your backyard or ... Read More
How to Grow a Valentine Garden with 16 Romantic Vegetables
You’ve heard of fairy gardens, octopus gardens (in the shade!), and hanging gardens. Now, it’s time to introduce the Valentine garden to the mix. Because honestly, what’s more romantic than ... Read More









