Do Cranberries Grow in Water? You Might Be Surprised!
I'll never forget the day I stumbled upon a cranberry bush at my local farm. There they were, these vibrant red berries nestled among the leaves, nowhere near the watery …
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Raised-Bed Blues
There’s an old joke that goes: How do you know if someone is a gardener? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. Gardeners are a proud bunch, always quick to remind you …
The One True Bonsai
“Before we spend the day helping me in the bonsai garden,” said Grandfather, “there are a few things you need to know." “You tell us the same thing every time,” …
Cultivating Chaos: Confessions of an Accidental Gardener
In the heart of deep Winter in northern California, I found myself signing away on the paperwork for my dream home—a quaint bungalow I had longed for. …
Winter Gardening: A Cozy Retreat
If longer, warmer hours of Autumn are referred to as the "dog days of Summer," then I call these current shorter Winter days my "catnap days of Winter." I've found …
Blossoms of the Heart: A Floral Tribute to Family
"Hannah, you have four flowers in the garden of your heart," Sally replied after I mentioned she had everything I wished for on her charming Maine island, with glittering waves, …
Seasons in Dialogue: A Gardener’s Tale
There's an ache that accompanies the days of late Summer. The perennials, having lived their brief moment of glory, lay spent and sheared to ankle height. The sugar maples and …
Celery Celebrations
When it comes to appetizers, there’s one unsung hero that often gets overlooked in favor of its flashier, more decadent counterparts. I’m talking, of course, about celery. Yes, the humble …
2024 Free Seed Catalogs for Veggie Gardeners
Seed catalogs can sometimes be so beautiful that they look like collector's pieces, and even though they do quite literally expire in use each year, it's hard to throw them …
5 Easy Broccoli Recipes for Every Occasion
Broccoli has a bit of a reputation. Some people swear by it as their favorite vegetable, while others seem to be repelled by its mere presence on the dinner table. …
