cherries

What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8

What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8

February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden  
Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?

Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?

Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment  
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10

What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10

Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically  
A Sweet Symphony of Hungarian Creams

A Sweet Symphony of Hungarian Creams

As the sun dipped below the historic skyline of Budapest, my wife Gail and I found ourselves on the enchanting streets of this vibrant city, on a mission to discover  
Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

When summer’s in full swing, I like to have a light lunch recipe I can turn to—one that will keep me going for the afternoon but that won’t weigh me  
Birds in the Garden

Birds in the Garden

While I spend a lot of time wallowing over winged Japanese beetles that devour my dahlias each Summer, they're not the only aggressive flying pest that woes me. That's right,  
Whispers of a Last Cherry Tree

Whispers of a Last Cherry Tree

  Cherries. Whether plump bing cherries or fat wild cherries with a blueberry hue, they held the power to transform ordinary moments into cherished memories. Neighbor children, giggling on the limbs