The Ladybug Died – But Not For Long
You can't miss a ladybug. With their bright red or orange wings and contrasting black spots, they're easy to notice. Plus, some of us believe them to be good luck. …
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The Accidental Meditative Garden
As an idea, I think almost any garden is a meditative garden. Some, like Japanese rock gardens, are established with the intention that they will be a place of reflective …
Planting Weeds In a Garden for Meditation
I know! You're probably reading that sentence above and thinking we have all gone off the deep end here. But don't hit that unsubscribe button yet! Hear me out, because …
City Slicker Seed Starting Mistakes
Seed starting mistakes. If you grow anything from seed, you've almost certainly made a few. In my case, I've started seeds too early, too late, outdoors when they should have …
A Spring Garden Poem About Growing Candy
Candy probably isn't what comes to mind when you think about a Spring garden poem. Daffodils? Tulips? Clover? Sure. But candy? Not so much. For that matter, what does candy …
Introduction German Recipes from the Garden
Guten Tag, fellow food enthusiasts and culinary adventurers! Allow me to whisk you away on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of German cuisine. As an avid lover of …
Growing Memories and Gardening With Children
Gardening with children is always an adventure. Don't get me wrong. I love spending time in the garden with my daughter. And as we've gardened together, she's learned more and …
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 …
Introduction to Bountiful Roots
As I sit down to introduce this collection of stories about the nature of farming and gardening in America, I am filled with a deep sense of connection to the …
Spring Garden Inspiration? Not So Fast
When I look for Spring garden inspiration, I often look to beautiful gardens filled with tulips, daffodils, and even the occasional cherry tree as it blossoms and spreads cheer throughout …
