When Falling in the Garden Isn’t the End
As I get older, I'm getting keenly aware that my body isn't going to stand (literally) for what I'm used to putting it through, whether it's squatting to pick up …
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Gardening is One of the Best Empty Nest Hobbies
Oh gosh, I just love today's story, Gardening as Mothering. It starts out with an empty-nester who is excited to garden in all of her newfound free time, which, honestly, …
The Mother’s Garden That Saved Us
Whether it's a grandmother's or mother's garden, the gardens we remember from childhood are almost always places we can return to in our minds to find a moment of peace …
Is Forgetfulness the True Joy of Gardening?
I've had more than a few surprises in my gardening experience, as I'm sure you have. There was the time I found a family of rabbits living in some weeds …
Growing Zinnias Every Which Way
Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers, and growing zinnias has been an adventure for me, so when I caught the title of this piece, I knew it would be …
A Garden of Friends
I have not always had what I call a "garden of friends." Gardening friends that is. But today's piece reminded me of a recent encounter that led to a new …
The Joy of a Minimalist Garden
Is a minimalist garden in your cards? It should be! Minimalism is one of those things we all strive for, but so few of us achieve. My minimalism goes in …
Love Your Garden, Love Your Life
People feel a lot of ways about their gardens, whether it's the delight of tomatoes turning red, anguish over squash vine borers, or satisfaction in watching a perennial garden change …
Family Gardening and Life Lessons
Family gardening time can also be a great way to occupy the younger ones in our midst with important, but engaging tasks that keep them busy. Usually, this is also …
Radish Gardening with Kids
I picked today's piece, "Radishes," for everyone who has ever had a little garden helper or has tried gardening with kids. For me, it's my daughter, who has been my …
