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Find Your Own Gardening Buddy
My garden is my sanctuary. It’s where I go if I want some peace and quiet in my day. Especially now that I have a four-year old daughter, finding a ... Read More
The Secret Ingredient in My Father’s Pasta Sauce
Growing up, Sunday dinners at our house were always something to look forward to. While many dads spent their weekends lounging on the couch, my father, a hardworking man who ... Read More
Cooking with pumpkins: So many possibilities!
There are several things that scream fall to me…colorful leaves, brisk mornings, fresh apples everywhere, and pumpkins! As soon as fall arrives, so does my need to fire up my ... Read More
Weeding the Garden Can Be Meditative
I love a funny story like everyone else, but so many of the stories submitted to us are about someone moving through trauma or grief with their garden by their ... Read More
Yellowstone’s John Dutton on Growing Roses, and more…
In the realm of my vivid imagination, I found myself in the company of some of my favorite leading men, each sharing their thoughts about roses. As someone with a ... Read More
Growing Succulents is For the Brave
Let me tell you about my journey growing succulents. I am a nurturer, you see, and so, I don't have the best luck with any type of succulent because all ... Read More
Picking Blackberries to Your Heart’s Content
I'd be lying if I said this one didn't make me a little weepy. Here I was just minding my own business, paging through GreenPrints, when I stumbled upon this ... Read More
The Lowdown on the Breakdown: A History of Composting Myths and Legends
Are you tired of your garden looking like a desolate wasteland? Are your plants struggling to survive despite your best efforts? Well, have no fear, dear food gardener, because composting ... Read More
Get your gourd on!
It is officially fall! Oh, how I love this time of year. I love the crisp air, brisk mornings, and crunch of frost beneath my feet. The afternoons bring sunshine, ... Read More
Unwelcome Weeds in the Garden
Oof, today's story got me. Weeds in the garden aren't usually a big deal to me, particularly the flowering ones, even if they offer up hay fever. But the surprise crop ... Read More