The Beauty’s in the Trying
Last year, I grew the ugliest cucumbers of all time, I'm pretty sure. They were misshapen, bulging in the wrong places, and the most odd shade of orange. I don't …
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Confessions of a Vegetable Gardener
In this humorous and delightfully opinionated story, author Mary Sullivan shares the hard-earned lessons and insights she's gained from her vegetable gardening adventures. With wit and candor, she evaluates the …
Some Composting Mistakes Are Tastier Than Others
Composting mistakes happen. Some of those mistakes are pretty minor, like when you spill your cup of freshly squeezed rosemary lemonade into the compost pile on a hot summer day. …
Cultivating Comfort in Your Garden
In moments of stress or uncertainty, a magical remedy transcends time and space: comfort food. And what better way to indulge in its soothing embrace than by tending to your …
The Magic Trowel of Greenbriar
Once upon a time in the quaint town of Greenbriar, there lived a young couple named Lily and Jack. They were madly in love, but life had been a bit …
The Farmer’s Wise Tool Shed
Once upon a time, in the heart of the countryside, there stood a tool shed that was as old as time itself. It was nestled on the farm of an …
Blooms, Giggles, and Green Thumbs
Hey there, fellow green thumbs! Don Nicholas here, your friendly neighborhood plant enthusiast and Executive Publisher of GreenPrints Garden Club. I hope this blog post finds you planning to be …
I Love Loofas!
Warning: This story, like 90 percent of gardening, is a cliffhanger. Most of you will be familiar with that term, but in the interest of stalling for time, I will …
Mini Pumpkin Pies
This little treat is chilled and as smooth as pudding. It’s a cinnamon-flavored creamy custard that will make you crave the beloved holiday pie year-round. …
The Great Pumpkin Escape
Once upon a time, when I was just a sprightly seven-year-old, I embarked on an adventure in our family garden that would forever be etched in my memory. Our backyard …
