diana wells

The Joy of Not Gardening for Life

The Joy of Not Gardening for Life

I love gardening, and it's easy to imagine that I'll be gardening for life. Gardening gives us a chance to commune with nature, grow our own food, and grow our  
A Cat in the Garden

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  
No Weeding in Winter Gardening

No Weeding in Winter Gardening

Winter gardening season is the perfect time to indulge in seed catalogs and garden planning, and finally, take a much-needed break from weeding! After all, history has it that weeds  
The Christmas Cactus of Hope

The Christmas Cactus of Hope

Do you own a Christmas cactus; or Schlumbergera bridgesii? I've always liked the look of them, with their reaching little green fingers and funky pink blooms at the tips, but  
A Garden of Miracles Celebrated

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  
A Simple Lesson for Gardening with Kids

A Simple Lesson for Gardening with Kids

When my children were young, I was sure that they didn’t listen. Even a doe-eyed three year old attached at the hip who seems like they’re patiently listening to all  
Dreams of Spring

Dreams of Spring

The Winter is long, but whenever I am feeling a touch of seasonal depression, I point my focus toward dreams of Spring and all the possibilities that will be in