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No Rest For Garden Weeders

No Rest For Garden Weeders

Some gardeners get lucky. They must. These are the gardeners who rarely have problems with weeds. They pull a few stray weeds here and there, but otherwise, they let mulch  …
When Can I Plant Snow Peas?

When Can I Plant Snow Peas?

Those first vegetables of early Spring are like an oasis in the desert. Sunshine on a cloudy day. A smile when you're feeling down. I think that's why so many  …
So Much and So Many

So Much and So Many

Summertime has always meant sun, dirt, and mud to me. It means longer days. Most of all, Summertime means abundance.  …
Spaces

Spaces

The sky is that piercing, heart-wrenching, soul-lifting blue found only on a clear Wisconsin Summer day—and walking in the clinic’s parking lot, I am keenly aware of the clarity of  …
Midwest Street Corn

Midwest Street Corn

Midwest Street Corn is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that brings a unique twist to the classic Mexican street food, elote. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves the  …
Honoring Rain in the Garden

Honoring Rain in the Garden

This article about the origins of water and rain in the garden, was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “April Showers.” It was written by  …

The Love of Dirt

The love of dirt is among the earliest of passions, as it is the latest. Mud-pies gratify one of our first and best instincts. So long as we are dirty,  …