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Spring Prep and Small Steps
The first warm days of March are approaching, and soon I'll be in the garden, tea in hand, surveying the Winter's aftermath. This year, I'm especially excited because my seven-year-old …
To Clean Your Garden Bed, Or Leave it To the Birds?
I have always wondered what's a better deal for my garden: to let it go, or to tidy it up? I haven't gotten into the trend of letting my whole …
How to Grow Bigger Pumpkins
Growing pumpkins is fun, right? Especially during the Halloween season when you have your own patch to pick from! But there's something downright magical about nurturing a pumpkin so big …
Mister Lincoln Rose
If you’re looking for a rose that’s as grand and dignified as its namesake, then the Mister Lincoln Rose is the perfect choice. Known for its strikingly deep red blooms …
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 …
The Shape of America
Fourteen years ago, our family moved into an old house in Scotland which stood in the middle of a large, neglected garden that was surrounded by conifer trees. Our kitchen …






