The Gardening Science of Growing Columbines
Columbine plants are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their stunning, intricate flowers and unique bell shape, these plants are sure to stand out in your garden if you …
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Introduction to New England Garden to Table Recipes
Ah, the warmth of summer in New England—a time when the air carries the scent of adventure and the promise of culinary delights. As the executive publisher of the GreenPrints …
Deer in the Garden? Here’s One Way to Solve the Problem
As almost any gardener knows, deer are beautiful, graceful creatures. But when you have deer in the garden, they're evil beings set on destruction. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. They …
5 Poems About Planting: Sowing Seeds of Inspiration
Planting in the garden is a timeless act that connects us to the earth and the cycle of life. It is a powerful metaphor for growth, renewal, and the nurturing …
Confessions of a Vegetable Gardener
In this humorous and delightfully opinionated story, author Mary Sullivan shares the hard-earned lessons and insights she's gained from her vegetable gardening adventures. With wit and candor, she evaluates the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
