A Gardening Poem About Summer
It could just be that Summer is a coveted time of year for those of us who live in lands of four seasons, but I totally relate to today's gardening …
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No Rest For Garden Weeders
Some gardeners get lucky. They must. These are the gardeners who rarely have problems with weeds. They pull a few stray weeds here and there, but otherwise, they let mulch …
This Is Country Garden Inspiration For Real
What comes to mind when you think about country garden inspiration? Perhaps you envision vast swaths of brilliant flowers underneath a blue sky. Maybe there are some wispy clouds floating …
Old Gardening Books? We Have Auntie!
There's something to be said for old gardening books. Some of them are quite fascinating, filled with folk remedies, different uses for various herbs and plants, and plenty of first-hand …
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, …
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 …
A Garden to Table Cookbook You Don’t Need
I love to cook. And I have a garden to table cookbook or two or three on my shelf. I love looking through them to find out what other cooks …
On Finding The Wonder Garden
Every gardener has come across it at one point, though we may call it by different names. The wonder garden, the amazing garden, or the beautiful garden. Perhaps we've called …
The Tale of the Beautiful Cabbage Worm Moth
This is the tale of a cabbage worm moth. If you have members of the cabbage family growing in your garden, there's a good chance cabbage worms will find and …
Your Garden’s Soil Is More Powerful Than You Think
Ask just about any gardener and they can tell you how important a garden's soil is. The soil is where the plant roots find nourishment, like nitrogen, oxygen, water, and …
