Daily Library
A Cat in the Garden
I’ve always wondered what pets think about gardening. What are they thinking when they hop up and dig holes in freshly planted beds? Is it that they’re chasing a little ... Read More
How to Organize Garden Tools & Supplies That Aren’t in Use
Alright, maybe calling a collection of tools a work of art is a stretch. Or perhaps it isn't? Handmade tools can be gorgeous, with hammered metal blades and turned wood ... Read More
A Black Thumb or a Simple Gardening Mishap?
I don’t like to say that people have black thumbs. At one point or another, we’ve all had what people might consider a black or brown thumb—that is, the great ... Read More
A Garden of Miracles Celebrated
There are many quotes in today’s piece from Diana Wells dating back as far as 1597 about the premise that what we are cultivating is a garden of miracles in ... Read More
Grow More Food in Less Space with 5 Garden Design Ideas
Of the many cool things about gardening, one of my favorites is how truly accessible it can be. You don't have to have acres of land or even a big ... Read More
A Foul but Funny Gardening Tale
There are a lot of funny gardening stories I can relate to. Kids picked the tomatoes too early? Been there. Dog tore up 200 freshly planted bulbs? Totally! There was ... Read More
A Beginner Gardener Gets Her Markers
Ah, to be a beginner gardener. I remember those days. I think I even proclaimed to have a black thumb when I was young when really all I had was ... Read More
A Mother’s Garden
I can’t claim to know what it’s like to be a mother, but what I do know is that mothers deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. While women are out ... Read More
A Gardening Mishap for the Whole Neighborhood
We’ve all had our share of gardening mishaps, am I right? Let’s talk about the time I grew an arbor covered in squash to get one of those magical hanging ... Read More
Time in the Garden
Farmers live by the seasons, as do gardeners. And I like to polish my spectacles and dig deep into gardening science, testing my soil and measuring frost dates, sure, but ... Read More
