It’s Never Too Late For the Benefits of Healing Gardens
I think as gardeners we can all appreciate the idea of gardens as a place of healing. That can be quite literal when we grow herbs like peppermint that can …
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From Martian Meals to Apocalypse Eats: The Unbeatable Power of Potatoes
This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Potatoes on Mars.” It was written by Becky Rupp and was published originally in 2015, in GreenPrints …
Flower Fairies
If you picture the Queen of England living in metro Detroit, you would have an accurate picture of my Nana. She is quite elegant and proper, and she always makes …
Weed or Flower? (with audio)
As a volunteer master gardener for our local Cooperative Extension Service, I'm often asked, "Is this plant a weed or a flower?" Of course, the horticulturally correct answer is, "A …
To Be or Not To Be… A Professional Gardener
I think that in our lives, we go through stages where we wonder what our calling is and what our purpose is. I never thought of myself as a professional …
Never Turn Away Volunteer Plants
Have you ever left your garden unattended to go on a quick getaway by yourself, with your friends, or with your family? Maybe you want to be spontaneous and go …
Understanding the Life Cycle of a Tree
Trees are honestly a force of nature. Sometimes, I find it so hard to fathom how these giant beings can sprout from a teeny, tiny seed. But here they are, …
Gift Wrapped in Snow
A garden in the winter is a gift wrapped in snow. -Anonymous …
A Midwinter Mystery
It felt like a haunting. The chickens, for no discernible reason, had stopped laying eggs. Our rain gutters were suddenly plugged; likewise, and seemingly overnight, the chimney flue began to …
The 12 Days of Gardening
On the first day we gardened, my true love said to me, “I’ve planted an evergreen tree.” On the second day we gardened, my true love said tome, “I think …
