Daily Library
Composting with Paul the Opossum
I am very late to composting. For years, it was something that I considered doing but never quite got around to. There always seemed to be a reason. The kids ... Read More
What Latin Plant Names Really Mean
Have you ever been so enamored with a plant that you impulsively bought it without researching the species, only to watch in horror as it slowly perished? We've all been ... Read More
Fending off Snails in the Garden
As a gardener, I am no stranger to snails in the garden, or other pests that wreak havoc on my beautiful plants. When the snails started appearing in my garden ... Read More
Trowel Tales
Ah, the garden trowel. It's the trusty sidekick of any green thumb worth their salt. But did you know that this humble tool has a rich history and a plethora ... Read More
Starting the New Year off with a Bang
I am a creature of habit. I like having the same rituals and traditions year after year. My town has a cute New Year’s Eve tradition called “Starry Starry Night.” ... Read More
An Oddly Satisfying History of Measurement
Today I present to you an oddly satisfying history of measurement. But first, flamingos! In the charming city of Madison, Wisconsin–whose official bird is none other than the iconic pink ... Read More
A Sweet Hydrangea Story
Today's hydrangea story starts with a divorce, but follow it along, and you'll find a happy ending. Divorce is never an easy thing to go through, and the emotions that come ... Read More
Eating Vegetables from the Grocery Store Could Kill You
When I first started gardening, I had this idea that grocery store produce was safer than my own. I suppose I knew that birds pooped on blueberries in the fields ... Read More
A Year in Vegetable Gardening: Harvesting Memories and Planting Dreams
Today is the perfect time for fruit and vegetable gardeners to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next growing season. The journey of nurturing plants from ... Read More
How the Hula Hoe Became My Hoe of Choice
The summer of 1970 holds a special place in my heart, not just because it marked the beginning of a scorching Sacramento summer, but because it was the season I ... Read More
