Daily Library
There Are Some Interesting Plant Names – Then There’s This
Interesting may be in the eye of the beholder. Even so, I'd bet you have a mental list of at least a few interesting plant names. Mother-in-law's tongue is one ... Read More
The Myth of the Black Thumb
I always love the story of a gardening underdog. Gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and express yourself creatively. I enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruits, ... Read More
4 Need-to-Knows Before Vegetable Garden Planting
When I started gardening, I considered myself a black thumb and didn't think I could be saved. I vividly remember the many potted tomato plants I brought home from the ... Read More
Growing An I Love You Garden
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 ... Read More
5 Pocket-Sized Short Garden Poems
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 ... Read More
Dreams of Spring
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 ... Read More
The Bonsai Chronicles
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 ... Read More
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Is Seed Catalog Season
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 ... Read More
Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?
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 ... Read More
An Unusual Attempt to Attract Garden Creatures
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. ... Read More









