The Stunning (and Literal) Art of Gardening
I know we often write about the science and art of gardening. We get your emails, too, referencing gardening as something that at least some of you do as an …
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A Heartfelt Gardening Meditation on Gratitude and Friendship
"Garden Meditation" is a thoughtful and poetic gardening meditation by Rev. Max Coots, a Unitarian Universalist minister who served the Canton, NY church for 34 years. This gardening meditation uses …
This Stink Plant… Stinks!
Today's story is about a newspaper reporter who went to report on a man's "Stink Plant," more commonly known as “The Sacred Lily of India,” but it is also known …
What Type of Gardener Are You?
One day you're fertilizing a few tomato plants, and the next thing you know, you're the type of gardener where an eighteen-wheeler is unloading 50 yards of compost for a …
Family Gardening? Better Care For Those In-Law Plants
Way back in 1961, a gentleman by the name of Ernie K. Doe recorded a hit song called Mother in Law. The lyrics, in part, refer to the singer's mother …
Unexpected Garden Inspiration From A Rose
Garden inspiration often comes with a jolt. At least, that's the case for me. I see something unique or read a story about a new garden design idea and I …
An Over-Achiever in the Garden
Growing a crop is really about making sure that there is enough water, nutrients, sunlight, and air for your plants to grow. But you can’t force a bean plant to …
The Joy of Gardening in a Tiny Seed Envelope
What does a packet of seeds mean to you? That's the theme of today's story, "A Packet of Seeds," by Louisa Fordyce, where she explains the joy of gardening through …
Behold! The Patron Saint of Lawn Mowers!
I admit that I don't know all of the saints. I'm aware of some of the well-known saints, like St. Anthony, the Patron Saint for Lost Articles. He's a favorite …
The Punniest Gardening Puns
What do you get when you cross a gardener with a wordsmith? A person with a green thumb who can offer some sage advice and knows a good gardening pun! …
