Flowers That Are Weeds
Do you love any flowers that are weeds? There's a large plot in our yard that, when we first moved in, I was determined to turn into a whimsical, easy-to-care …
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Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
Ah, March – the month of hopeful garden dreams and ambitious plans for a summer filled with homegrown delights. This year, my green thumbs are itching to get reacquainted with …
Stone Soup with Hearty Country Bread
As the crisp Spring air begins to hint of our gardens pending rebirth, there's no better way to warm your heart and soul than by gathering your nearest and dearest …
Embracing the Beauty of a Butterfly Garden
When my wife Gail and I first moved to the suburbs, we found ourselves in possession of a large backyard garden. It was a bit of a mystery, having been …
Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening
As flower gardeners, we take comfort and respite in the fact that some things remain constant: watching our favorite perennials bloom again each Spring, getting lost in the beauty of …
Learning to Garden and Living Forever
Do you remember when you were learning to garden; the first time you planted a seed and, following all the signs of nature, brought it to bloom? Gazing at your …
Caterpillars in the Garden: Friend or Foe?
As a child, I could be found in the grass, garden, and woods almost every day. It was my haven, and I would spend hours exploring its lush greens and …
Lessons from Trees: Turning Stress into Strength
Stress? What do trees know about stress? Do they have to get the kids to school on time or get dinner in the oven or figure out what keeps eating …
Never Too Many Cherry Tomatoes
When I hear people griping about their difficulties in kick starting tomato seeds, I can't help but think of the sight of my own tomato forest that spontaneously emerges every …
Old-Fashioned Ideas Live On in the Garden
When we're young, we often don't appreciate the wisdom of what we consider to be old-fashioned ideas. We're ready to move on to new ideas and the modern ways of …
