Homemade Lemon Curd Makes Good Neighbors
I'll admit that homemade lemon curd has never brought a tear to my eye. A pucker to my lips? Absolutely. A smile to my mouth? Certainly! A sigh of ecstasy? …
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Saving Seeds for Generations
I once read an article that said you can start saving seeds today that will supply your children's gardens. I never used to be up for saving seeds, but one …
There Are Some Interesting Plant Names – Then There’s This
Interesting may be in the eye of the beholder. Even so, I'd bet you have a mental list of at least a few interesting plant names. Mother-in-law's tongue is one …
The Myth of the Black Thumb
I always love the story of a gardening underdog. Gardening offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and express yourself creatively. I enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruits, …
Growing An I Love You Garden
Gardens can be a lot of things to people. They take on personalities both practical and whimsical. There are vegetable gardens and herb gardens that feed us, quite literally. We …
5 Pocket-Sized Short Garden Poems
There's something magical about a well-crafted short poem that can transport you instantly to a vibrant garden, awaken your senses, and stir your soul. As an avid flower gardener, I've …
Dreams of Spring
The Winter is long, but whenever I am feeling a touch of seasonal depression, I point my focus toward dreams of Spring and all the possibilities that will be in …
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Is Seed Catalog Season
Oh, the joy of seed catalog season! It's my favorite time of year when they start rolling in, long before the holidays are even over, but ready to read once …
Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?
Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment …
An Unusual Attempt to Attract Garden Creatures
Most garden creatures are cute and even on the smaller side. Skunks have the most adorable little waddle. And even the most destructive chipmunks are still the sweetest looking things. …
