Introduction to The Harvest Festival and Other New British Folktales
Step into a world where the golden hues of the British countryside come alive, not only with the rustle of leaves and the scent of ripe harvest but also with …
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Purring Among Petals
In early June, as I was admiring my white hydrangea mopheads mingling with the Dr. Seuss-like red bee balm, a furry black-and-white head emerged amid the Annabelles. Summer, one of …
Embracing the Whimsy of a Butterfly Garden
When my wife Gail and I first moved to the suburbs, we found ourselves with a backyard that was, to put it mildly, intimidating. The previous owners had cleaned it …
Introduction to British Garden to Table Recipes
Allow me to whisk you away on a culinary adventure inspired by our recent escapades in London. Picture me and my dear wife Gail, wandering the vibrant streets of the …
In Full Bloom: A Love Letter to the Best Rose Gardening Quotations
Hello fellow rose enthusiasts!
As a member of the GreenPrints team, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement as I write this blog post. If you …
Making Wine from Roses
On the rugged cliffs and winding trails of Bailey Island, Maine, a fragrant dance of rugosa roses (Rosa rugosa) unfolds, their sweet and peppery scent mingling with the salty sea …
Dogs in the Garden: The Good Boys and the Not-So-Good Boys
Did you know that there are entire books written for dogs in the garden? They call it dogscaping!
This past spring we lost our pup suddenly at the youthful age of …
Garden Bugs and Amphibians in the House
I don't usually let garden bugs live in the house, but did I ever tell you about the time I had a pet spider? It wasn't all that long ago, …
Weird Pineapple Facts and Gardening History
Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display …
Introducing the GreenPrints Rose Lovers Collection
At GreenPrints, our passion for roses is unparalleled. For decades, we've curated a collection of rose-related stories that outshine any other flower in our archives. …
