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The Joy of Gardening is Found in the Hostas
There are some stories I share that make me laugh, and others that just remind me of the joy of gardening in more simple ways. For example, we have always …
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The Joy of Not Gardening for Life
I love gardening, and it's easy to imagine that I'll be gardening for life. Gardening gives us a chance to commune with nature, grow our own food, and grow our …
Human Pollinators and Their Handy Toothbrushes
I remember the day I learned how to be a human pollinator and pollinate flowers with a toothbrush. It was a hot, June day and I was eager to learn …
The Biggest Soybean Farm Inside City Limits
When I was in third grade, my teacher, Mrs. Groh, handed me a copy of Carver’s George, the inspiring landmark story of George Washington Carver. Little did I know it …
Does Working in the Garden as a Child Make You a Gardener?
Some children might have sweet nostalgia of their parents working in the garden when they were young, which ultimately led to their love of gardening as an adult.
On the other …
Let the Joy of Gardening Grow from Seed
The practice and joy of gardening come in stages. There’s no gardener that woke up one day and devised the perfect garden beds, chose the perfect seeds, grew them perfectly …
A Beginner’s Guide To Gardening Lessons
There's a lot for us to learn about gardening. But there's also a lot we can learn from our gardens. I've certainly learned some patience. And I'm pretty sure every gardener has …
Breaking Ground and Building a New Garden
Ouch, the pain of moving and building a new garden—I've felt that before, have you? In my case, the yard we moved into had been perfectly manicured before we arrived …
People Are Like Plants: A Short Poem About Gardening and Human Nature
"People Are Like Plants" by Gary Carter is a thought-provoking short poem about gardening that draws parallels between human characteristics and various plant species. This poem explores the diverse personalities …
When the Family Garden Plan Doesn’t Go To Plan
My daughter loves gardening. It's a great activity for kids, too, since they're outdoors getting fresh air, being active, and learning that patience pays off – especially with some vegetables …
