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 …
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Grow Young In Your Garden
As someone creeping up on 80 and still feeling sprightly, I often reflect on how I’ve kept my body moving, my mind sharp, and my spirit young. Turns out, the …
Birds in the Garden
While I spend a lot of time wallowing over winged Japanese beetles that devour my dahlias each Summer, they're not the only aggressive flying pest that woes me. That's right, …
This Family Home Garden Surprised Almost Everyone
I consider myself lucky in a lot of ways. One of the biggest ones, for me, is knowing that my daughter is growing up with a family home garden. Since …
My Garden Story of Revenge
Revenge or fair play? That's what my garden story is about today. Are you ready to be the judge in a case of a garden crime?
We all have that favorite …
Cross-Pollination Fails in the Garden
I've been growing a garden for years, and have always heard the tales of other gardeners' cross-pollination woes, but it's never happened to me. I was always so careful to …
What’s It Like to Be Mike McGrath?
You can learn a lot about a person just by reading what they write. Some folks come off kind, others terse, some brilliant, and some—well, a bit outrageous. But Mike …
A Story About the Healing Power of Gardens
In a world that seems bent on moving faster and faster, it's easy to overlook and forget about the healing power of gardens. I probably don't need to remind you …
It’s Nothing Short of a Plant Obsession
Do you have a little dirt under your nails? Maybe you have a bit of green on your hands from pulling weeds? Do you keep a stack of seed catalogs …
How Nature Heals Us
When people are feeling overwhelmed, they sometimes need to take a break in nature. I know I do. For some, this might mean going to the garden or the woods. …
