Are You Part of the Japanese Maple Fan Club?
As I'm over here watching the leaves fall off my Japanese Maple tree for the Winter, I came across a story called My Maple Mishap by Amelia Grant in our …
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The Trowel That Keeps on Giving
This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Elizabeth’s Trowel.” It was written by Julie Foley and was published originally in 2018, in GreenPrints …
2,000 Year Old Gardening Science? It Must Work
There's a lot of "science" from 2,000 years ago that we can safely ignore. Sure, we might look back and realize how far we as humans have come. And we …
When Healing Gardens Heal the Soul
When you get stories from garden lovers near and far, you undoubtedly get some spectacular stories. I'm thrilled with so many of the writers that have appeared in the three …
The Legend of Stone Soup (with audio)
Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and a meandering river, the residents lived simple lives. They were content, but their culinary repertoire was …
Unconventional Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is a time-honored American tradition where families gather around the dinner table to express gratitude and share a hearty meal. While the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie often take …
The Joy of Indeterminate Cherry Tomatoes
Today's story reminds me of one cherry-tomato-heavy Summer: the indeterminate cherry tomatoes just wouldn't die.
I had never seen anything like it. The cherry tomatoes were practically begging to be picked, …
Saving a Neglected Garden
When my friend got ill, it was difficult for her to watch the garden die. She had worked so hard on it for a decade, and now, it was a …
Human Pollinators and Their Handy Toothbrushes
I remember the day I learned how to be a human pollinator and pollinate flowers with a toothbrush. It was a hot, June day and I was eager to learn …
They Weren’t Always Picking Crabapples On This Land
Today's story about picking crabapples gave me a little chuckle, though you might not laugh at the punch line if you're vegetarian.
"Crabby About Apples," comes from Alma Barkman, who has …
