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Pee in Your Garden!
When I woke up this morning, little did I know I'd be telling you all to pee in your garden, but as you'll learn in today's story, "Pee in Your …
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That’s No Ordinary Garden Caterpillar
There are some interesting relationships in nature. For example, plants nourish birds by giving them seeds to eat. In return, birds spread those seeds, ensuring the plants flourish. Some relationships …
A Beginner’s Guide To Gardening Lessons
There's a lot for us to learn about gardening. But there's also a lot we can learn from our gardens. I've certainly learned some patience. And I'm pretty sure every gardener has …
Breaking Ground and Building a New Garden
Ouch, the pain of moving and building a new garden—I've felt that before, have you? In my case, the yard we moved into had been perfectly manicured before we arrived …
The Garden Heals: How Growing Plants Grows the Soul
Let me tell you something I know deep in my roots: Gardening isn’t just about plants—it’s about people. It’s about healing, growing, and grounding yourself in something larger than the …
Radish Gardening with Kids
I picked today's piece, "Radishes," for everyone who has ever had a little garden helper or has tried gardening with kids. For me, it's my daughter, who has been my …
People Are Like Plants: A Short Poem About Gardening and Human Nature
"People Are Like Plants" by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities …
Are You Part of the Japanese Maple Fan Club?
As I'm over here watching the leaves fall off my Japanese Maple tree for the Winter, I came across a story called My Maple Mishap by Amelia Grant in our …
The Great Seedling Safari
After more decades than I care to count—let’s just call them “mini decades”—I’ve come to accept a hard truth about myself: I have purchased thousands of seedlings. …
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 …
