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Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?

Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?

Today's story appeared to me ironically enough after I took some heat for suggesting marigolds might deter rabbits (among other pests like aphids). My experience gardening comes from real life,  …
The Nursery Man Was Not Amused

The Nursery Man Was Not Amused

If you've had the pleasure of working a customer service job of any kind, you'll be able to relate to the nursery man in this story. Of course, most customers  …
When a Gardener’s Soil Fails Her

When a Gardener’s Soil Fails Her

Just like your home is ideally a place to be comfortable and safe, so is a gardener's soil a place for her plants to grow and thrive. A gardener's soil  …
Did You Hear That Tree Talking?

Did You Hear That Tree Talking?

You've probably heard about the wind whistling or a song carried on the breeze. Certainly, you've heard about the leaves rustling, a brook babbling, or the ocean waves roaring. But  …
Improve Gut Health By Gardening?

Improve Gut Health By Gardening?

Have you ever felt like you're carrying around extra weight, that you just can't shake?  Well, it could be because we're all carrying around up to three, yes, three pounds of  …
A Simple Lesson for Gardening with Kids

A Simple Lesson for Gardening with Kids

When my children were young, I was sure that they didn’t listen. Even a doe-eyed three year old attached at the hip who seems like they’re patiently listening to all  …
Do You Keep A Garden Diary?

Do You Keep A Garden Diary?

Illustrated by Linda Cook Devona I only started keeping a garden diary a few years ago. Most of it would probably be pretty boring to random readers. There are no juicy  …
Solitude is the Real Joy of Gardening

Solitude is the Real Joy of Gardening

There’s a lot to be said for solitude. Henry David Thorough once wrote, “I have never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.” Sometimes the joy of gardening isn’t  …