Is there anything more wonderful than snapping a sun-warmed peach from the tree and sinking your teeth into that soft, juicy, sweet fruit? Peaches are one of nature's greatest gifts, …
Living in a hot climate can be a challenge when it comes to gardening, especially if you're interested in growing herbs. Many popular herbs prefer cooler temperatures and can struggle …
Do you keep a garden diary? I write some things down in my gardening calendar, like which variety of tomatoes I like the best or which flowers attracted the most …
Hot weather calls for a cool dessert. Actually, any time can be sorbet time; but its lightness and refreshing fruit flavor makes it ideal for hot weather.
I find that sorbets …
The Summer of 1955, I was 5 years old: impressionable, imaginative, and gullible to no end. Being the youngest child and only girl, I was a bit of a tomboy. …
I love gardening stories. They may be humorous, scientific, whimsical, or even tales of frustration and wonder. Why, after all, can everyone around me grow beautiful lavender plants, but mine …
Say what you will about the Tooth Fairy, garden gnomes, and even the occasional garden troll, but I will vouch for the existence of a garden fairy. However, I don't …
As spring days warm toward summer, my thoughts often turn to fresh-squeezed lemonade. I’ve been growing a Meyer lemon tree indoors with plenty of TLC. Once I have a few …
Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to garden. She planted cilantro near fennel, but the cilantro never grew. She didn't know that fennel secretes a growth-inhibiting …
My wife and I were beaming. We were attending our first parent-teacher conference and receiving all sorts of accolades from Lance’s kindergarten teacher regarding our son. He was respectful, followed …
