Daily Library
Embracing the Beauty of a Butterfly Garden
When my wife Gail and I first moved to the suburbs, we found ourselves in possession of a large backyard garden. It was a bit of a mystery, having been ... Read More
Beans, Soups, and Mediterranean Delights
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! This past weekend, I found myself on a delightful journey through the world of beans, inspired by the aromatic winter minestrone soup that Gail whipped ... Read More
Reasons to Love Heart-shaped Tomatoes
While I love many tomatoes – I’ve grown over 100 varieties on my Seattle city lot in a season – heart-shaped tomatoes hold a special spot in my affections. They ... Read More
Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening
As flower gardeners, we take comfort and respite in the fact that some things remain constant: watching our favorite perennials bloom again each Spring, getting lost in the beauty of ... Read More
Learning to Garden and Living Forever
Do you remember when you were learning to garden; the first time you planted a seed and, following all the signs of nature, brought it to bloom? Gazing at your ... Read More
Caterpillars in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
As a child, I could be found in the grass, garden, and woods almost every day. It was my haven, and I would spend hours exploring its lush greens and ... Read More
How to Mill Wheat at Home
Hey there, fellow wheat enthusiasts! Today's adventure took me from the golden fields of wheat to the warm embrace of my home, where I explored the age-old craft of turning ... Read More
Winter Dreams of Spring
This is the time of year that always starts to drag for me. The holidays have come and gone. The New Year is upon us. The falling snow has lost ... Read More
Lessons from Trees: Turning Stress into Strength
Stress? What do trees know about stress? Do they have to get the kids to school on time or get dinner in the oven or figure out what keeps eating ... Read More
Old-Fashioned Ideas Live On in the Garden
When we're young, we often don't appreciate the wisdom of what we consider to be old-fashioned ideas. We're ready to move on to new ideas and the modern ways of ... Read More
