Introduction to Emily Greenleaf & Friends
In the warm embrace of our leafy sanctuaries and the tender care of Mother Nature herself, we find solace and inspiration. It's as though our hearts skip a beat every …
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The Resilient Pears: A Backyard Odyssey
Growing up, our backyard was a battleground of survival, with one constant: the unyielding pear trees. In a garden where Dad's green thumb often turned deadly, these pears stood defiant …
Tarzan in the Garden
I had what I thought was a normal childhood, much like everyone else. I thought it was completely ordinary to come home from school to our bougainvillea-draped hillside garden where …
Chasing Moonflower Dreams
I embarked on my gardening adventure at the tender age of 19, armed with dreams and a Burpee catalog that magically appeared in my mailbox. Little did I know that …
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, …
Introducing our new Rooted in Love Story Collection
If you've ever felt the earth beneath your fingers, watched a seedling stretch toward the sun, or shared a laugh over a tangled vine, then "Rooted in Love" is a …
Introducing Vegetable Gardening in America
If you're anything like me, you're a proud card-carrying foodie who finds bliss in the soil, joy in the harvest, and delight in sharing the bounty with friends and family. …
A Monkey in the Garden
Once upon a time, when I was just a young lad, my father decided to embark on one of the most unique adventures of his life: monkey-sitting. It all began …
Saving Bad Tomatoes for Chickens? Not So Fast
I often save some of my produce for the local wildlife. I imagine they will eat from my garden one way or the other, so I might as well give …
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 …
