Daily Library
A Bird in the Garden Named Cowie
There aren’t many stories I read that make me both want to laugh and cry at the same time, but today’s story, The Cowbird Way, is such a sweet, funny ... Read More
A Gardening Poem That Feels Like Summer
When George Gershwin wrote “Summertime” back in 1934, he’d never live long enough to know that it would become one of the most covered songs in history (over 25,000 ... Read More
A Bit of Gardening Humor Buried in the Roses
I’m still laughing as I write to you today, about the punchline in today’s piece, Dad’s White Rose from Leslie Hanks. When I think about some of our best submissions ... Read More
The Joy of Gardening is Found in the Hostas
There are some stories I share that make me laugh, and others that just remind me of the joy of gardening in more simple ways. For example, we have always ... Read More
How (Not) to Get Rid of Beetles in the Garden
In today’s story, Dances with Beetles by Emily Edwards, I not only got a good chuckle, but I also learned something new! I don’t feel like I’m much different than ... Read More
An Ode to Young Gardeners and their Mothers
Moms are always up to their tricks, aren’t they? Brush your teeth, wash your hair, eat your dinner. What was up with that? All grown up with kids and grandkids of ... Read More
How to Stop Cutworms from Eating Your Vegetable Garden
They hide in your garden in the cold of winter, emerging in spring to feed on the stems of your young, vulnerable seedlings. They are cutworms. And if you don't ... Read More
How to Start an Indoor Mushroom Garden at Home
I love mushrooms. There's nothing like some grilled Lobster mushrooms as a side or Lion's Mane mushrooms cooked in a little olive oil. I'm also not much of a wild ... Read More
How to Grow Saffron and Saffron Substitutes
If you've bought saffron at the grocery store any time in the last decade, there's a good chance you've thought about how to grow saffron. There's no way around it; ... Read More
DIY Soil Testing vs. Laboratory Soil Analysis: Which is Best?
There's a certain amount of DIY attitude that comes with vegetable gardening. Even if you aren't building your own greenhouse from reclaimed windows and cardboard boxes, you still have your ... Read More
