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My Failing Peach Tree

My Failing Peach Tree

Today is a sad day. The peach tree that we so lovingly planted the first Spring after buying our home is declining. All of the love and attention that we  
Winter Dreams of Spring

Winter Dreams of Spring

This is the time of year that always starts to drag for me. The holidays have come and gone. The New Year is upon us. The falling snow has lost  
Don’t Get Too Sentimental About Fruit Trees

Don’t Get Too Sentimental About Fruit Trees

This article was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, “Sentiment and Fruit Trees.” It was written by Michael Filas and was published originally in 2018, in GreenPrints  
The Gardening Joy of Cooking

The Gardening Joy of Cooking

The Gardening Joy of Cooking? Yes, I'm making that up. It's a cookbook that doesn't exist. But once you read this story, you'll understand why. There IS, of course, the Joy of  
Grilled Peaches

Grilled Peaches

“How did it come to this?” is admittedly a question I have asked out loud more than once. But this was the first time it was at 3:00 a.m. on  
A Knowing Peach Tree

A Knowing Peach Tree

Can trees sense trouble coming? Can they tell when they are healthy or desperately ill? I’ll let my peach tree answer. But first, a glimpse at my horticultural history.  
Recipe for Peach Pie in the Desert

Recipe for Peach Pie in the Desert

Find an open spot of ground. If one does not exist, use shovel, repurposed polaski, and a pair of heavy gloves to tear out one of the myriad of sand sages.