gardening science

A Foul but Funny Gardening Tale

A Foul but Funny Gardening Tale

There are a lot of funny gardening stories I can relate to. Kids picked the tomatoes too early? Been there. Dog tore up 200 freshly planted bulbs? Totally! There was  …
Improve Gut Health By Gardening?

Improve Gut Health By Gardening?

Have you ever felt like you're carrying around extra weight, that you just can't shake?  Well, it could be because we're all carrying around up to three, yes, three pounds of  …
The Tales Told By Tree Trunk Rings

The Tales Told By Tree Trunk Rings

Beneath the bark of trees, annual growth rings–also known as tree trunk rings—gracefully appear. They showcase alternating bands of light and dark hues; the plump and lighter circles displaying robust  …
The Secret Garden Was Real!

The Secret Garden Was Real!

My daughter, at the ripe age of almost 5, has just started getting into longer chapter stories before bed, and when we were at the bookstore a few weeks ago,  …
The Smell and Taste of Soil

The Smell and Taste of Soil

In GreenPrints Magazine, our sister publication, Becky Rupp often writes in-depth articles about gardening science or the history behind certain wonders of the garden. This article "The Sweet Smell of Rain"  …
A Mother’s Garden

A Mother’s Garden

I can’t claim to know what it’s like to be a mother, but what I do know is that mothers deserve our utmost respect and appreciation. While women are out  …