The Joy of Gardening … Er, Weeding?
Don't you just love when someone says they stink at something, but then they seem to be some type of master professional of the craft? That's not exactly where I'm …
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A Gardening Poem About Summer
It could just be that Summer is a coveted time of year for those of us who live in lands of four seasons, but I totally relate to today's gardening …
Gardening Humor for “Real” Gardeners
Do you remember when you were a young budding gardener, and you thought, "one day I'll be like those other gardeners, with their perfectly pruned tomatoes, their pollinator gardens, and …
This Is The Wrong Approach To Deterring Rabbits
Some success. Some failure. Lots of attempts. That's pretty much my history with deterring rabbits from the garden. I've had good luck keeping rabbits away with marigolds some years. Other …
Don’t Get Too Sentimental About Fruit Trees
This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Sentiment and Fruit Trees.” It was written by Michael Filas and was published originally in 2018, in GreenPrints …
A Tomato Worm Moth Changed My Life
For most gardeners, the sight of a tomato hornworm is a call to action. These enormous green caterpillars can decimate your tomato plants in mere seconds. (Okay, maybe not seconds, …
Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!
There's something to be said for old gardening books. Some of them are quite fascinating, filled with folk remedies, different uses for various herbs and plants, and plenty of first-hand …
Chipmunks In The Garden
Maybe it's because of the old Disney chipmunk characters Chip and Dale, but I've always found chipmunks to be incredibly cute. Maybe that's why I don't mind having chipmunks in …
A Home in the Blackberries
This article about a woman and her blackberry bushes was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Mama vs. the Blackberries.” It was written by Katie …
Emily’s Garden of Chives
This article about a garden of chives—and memories—was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Emily's Garden.” It was written by Arlene Marquis. It was published …
