Does the Tree Know About These Harmful Garden Insects?
Of the many harmful garden insects, a number of them crawl unnoticed toward a feast of garden fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. They hide in the soil, under dense foliage, …
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06-30-23: GreenPrints Funny Business Caption Contest
You’re invited to submit your caption for this week’s funny illustration by commenting below. We will choose a winner quarterly, and winning captions will be acknowledged in the print and …
Family Gardening The “Smart” Way
We love our family gardening time around here. It's time for us to spend enjoying nature together, not to mention the crunch of a fresh radish or the velvety softness …
That’s One Way of Keeping Slugs Off Plants
Every gardener has a story about keeping slugs off plants. Some gardeners swear by laying a strip of copper around your plants, as something about the metal and the (excuse …
A Little Bit of Poetry About Gardens and Nature
Love might be the most common theme in poetry, but it's poetry about gardens and nature that I love. And truthfully, how much poetry would we have if it wasn't …
When Can I Plant Snow Peas?
Those first vegetables of early Spring are like an oasis in the desert. Sunshine on a cloudy day. A smile when you're feeling down. I think that's why so many …
Chipmunks In The Garden
Maybe it's because of the old Disney chipmunk characters Chip and Dale, but I've always found chipmunks to be incredibly cute. Maybe that's why I don't mind having chipmunks in …
06-23-23: GreenPrints Funny Business Caption Contest
You’re invited to submit your caption for this week’s funny illustration by commenting below. We will choose a winner quarterly, and winning captions will be acknowledged in the print and …
A Ladybug Story With a Twist
One interesting ladybug story I encountered was in a science magazine. This was a while back, so I don't recall all the details, but that was when I first learned …
A Home in the Blackberries
This article about a woman and her blackberry bushes was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Mama vs. the Blackberries.” It was written by Katie …
