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He Was No Ordinary Gardener

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  …
Rhubarb Revelry

Rhubarb Revelry

In the bustling market checkout line, I found myself cradling crimson stalks that could easily be mistaken for red celery. Cue the classic query: "What do you do with that?"  …
The Garden Witch

The Garden Witch

When I read Sheila Allen's article, "The Woman in Black" it felt like a perfect fit for our issue on home remedies. In her story, we experience what it's like  …
Birds Are the Path To a Healing Garden

Birds Are the Path To a Healing Garden

I think of almost every garden as a healing garden. Sometimes that can be literal, such as gardens filled with medicinal herbs. Other times a healing garden is figurative, such  …
Harmony of Hearts (with audio)

Harmony of Hearts (with audio)

In the enchanting garden of GreenHaven, where the air was filled with the sweet scent of blossoms and the gentle hum of nature, a group of friends embarked on a  …
Garden Escape

Garden Escape

"Go to work, go to work, go to work, go to work," chants the silent mantra in my head. While these words are ostensibly meant for my husband, Ed, I  …
Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

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

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  …