The Advice Almanac
“I’m just saying, I don’t believe in the almanac. You’re saying they plan the dates in the almanac based on the planets. The planets are in space; they're not down …
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My Retirement Garden
“In the year 2000, do you think we’ll still be alive?” Fourteen-year-old me was chatting with my girlfriends in 1972 about a date so far in the future it seemed …
Planting Life Lessons
We moved north where the colder climate must have been jarring to the constitution of my young parents who grew up in the sunny climate of the sweltering South where …
Rupp on Rocks
We put in a strawberry patch this year. Nothing huge, you understand: maybe 4 feet by 20, a nice strip along the fence on the upper side of the barn. …
Banana Peppers: A Love Story Between a Gardener, a Sandwich, and a Surprisingly Prolific Plant
A long time ago—back when Subway sandwich shops seemed like the height of lunch sophistication—I discovered banana peppers.
At the time, my routine was simple: walk to the neighborhood Subway for …
Alpine Tranquility – Interlaken, Switzerland
As I arrived in Interlaken, nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over me. The air was crisp, carrying the scent …
Far East Serenity – Kyoto, Japan
The gentle breeze carried the faint scent of cherry blossoms as I arrived in Kyoto, Japan—a city steeped in ancient traditions and serene beauty. Towering temples and meticulously manicured gardens …
Victory Gardens in the City Have Something to Say
According to the USDA, 15% of the world's food supply is grown in cities. Take that folks who think city slickers can't grow real food, eh? With an indoor hydroponic …
Horticulture Haute Couture
The catalogues are spread around, and we are planning the garden. This year there isn't much space for new plants, and last year I didn't sow all the seeds I'd …
Nuts About Nuts: A Gardener’s Tale of Tree-Free Indulgence
Once upon a time in the verdant town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, there lived a gardener named Pat. Pat had a flourishing garden filled with vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and blossoming …
