Gardening is One of the Best Empty Nest Hobbies
Oh gosh, I just love today's story, Gardening as Mothering. It starts out with an empty-nester who is excited to garden in all of her newfound free time, which, honestly, …
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Growing Watermelons Like You Know How
This year, for the fourth year in a row, I embarked on the journey of growing watermelons. The first year, I grew watermelons I had no business trying to ripen …
A Sprout of Gardening Humor Straight from the… Compost?
Hearing about new gardener mistakes is one of my favorite sources of laughter. Not because I like to chuckle at other people’s misery but because we’ve all been there. You …
An Amaryllis Gift
An Amaryllis is a beautiful winter flower with large, showy blooms that make it the perfect choice for gifting. Unlike cut flowers, an Amaryllis gift like Amaryllis bulbs are long-lasting …
An Ode to the Lawn Gardeners
Are lawn gardeners a thing? I'll make a case for it, hear me out.
The author of today's piece and my husband happen to have a lot in common. They're "lawn …
Corny Gardening Humor for A-Type Gardeners
Do you grow your own corn? I've never had much luck. I've tried sweet corn and the jeweled popping varieties, but never have I been able to grow even one …
A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety
I've never thought much about chicken coop safety, except for the safety of the chickens themselves, but have you ever locked yourself in a chicken coop? It’s not as easy …
A New Way of Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost?
Have you ever gone to extreme lengths when protecting fruit trees from frost? Or any plants from a late or early frost? This year the weather wasn't as unpredictable (and …
A Little Gardening Help?
I remember the first time someone ever asked me for gardening help. "Who, me?" I thought. I still considered myself a black thumb at that point, so I was excited …
The Art of Productive Procrastination in the Garden
Do you ever feel like where you start on a garden project, and where you end, are never in the same place? And probably not even the same project? And …
