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The Making of Mrs. Know It All
I am what you call a city girl growing up just 10 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh in a borough called Swissvale. My Grandma Kaschauer had lived there since 1906 and ... Read More
To Be or Not To Be… A Professional Gardener
I think that in our lives, we go through stages where we wonder what our calling is and what our purpose is. I never thought of myself as a professional ... Read More
Never Turn Away Volunteer Plants
Have you ever left your garden unattended to go on a quick getaway by yourself, with your friends, or with your family? Maybe you want to be spontaneous and go ... Read More
Understanding the Life Cycle of a Tree
Trees are honestly a force of nature. Sometimes, I find it so hard to fathom how these giant beings can sprout from a teeny, tiny seed. But here they are, ... Read More
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
