A New Commandment: Love Thy Garden
Let me start by saying that I'm not a religious scholar. Still, it doesn't take a scholar to understand that many of the major world religions have a set of …
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The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers
I've always found wildflowers and farmhouse flowers to be some of the most beautiful sights, if for no other reason than the brilliant array of colors. Sunshine yellow, deep purple, …
Spring Garden Inspiration From the Crack of a Bat
Sometimes, that Spring garden inspiration is hard to come by. If you think about it, you're starting seeds when there's still snow on the ground and the winds are still …
He Was No Ordinary Gardener
As a gardener, Easter is an extra special holiday. It's a celebration of Spring, when the flowers are coming into bloom, the robins are singing, and blue skies are on …
The Yard Snake Was Not Amusing
Garden snakes. Garter snakes. Yard snakes. The name may change some, but the moniker usually refers to a small, harmless species of snakes that find homes in gardens or other …
Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening – Sort Of
Some days I feel like I'm mastering the art of flower gardening. Other days? Well, I do love them, but sometimes I feel like we would all be better off …
Planting Inspiration for Your Next Garden
I admit that I often look to beautiful gardens for planting inspiration. That might come from a perfect combination of colors, the soft curves of spring garden, or the excitement …
That’s No Ordinary Garden Caterpillar
There are some interesting relationships in nature. For example, plants nourish birds by giving them seeds to eat. In return, birds spread those seeds, ensuring the plants flourish. Some relationships …
A Relaxing Garden Experience? When the Plants Are Watching You?
If you've ever been in a haunted house at a carnival or enjoyed a haunted hayride, you know there's someone waiting and watching, ready to jump out and scare the …
We Were Not a Gardening Family
I like to think of my family as a gardening family. I love spending an afternoon with my daughter and husband planting seeds, pulling weeds, and enjoying the smell of …
