Similar to photo albums, our gardens tell us stories It’s amazing how we can remember the year our favorite song came out but struggle to recall a...
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It’s Hip to Be Square
Why curves aren’t always the answer “When in doubt, round it out.” To look around today’s landscape, one must wonder if this is the designer’s...
Herbs. They’re not just for eating
9 Herbs (and flowers) to consider as natural pesticides Herbs are the spice of life. They can turn an otherwise bland meal into a savory dish you’ll...
A Fountain Without the Fuss
Creating a pond-less water feature Does this sound familiar? Dig a hole in your backyard, throw in a rubber liner, put many rocks around the...
A tree hugger’s thoughts on touch
Does physical contact with plants help?* * I know I'm a couple days early with this one but I've got a full Monday coming up.....going out to some...
Rooting for the good guys
Thou shalt not smash all bugs – Beneficial Insects for Your Garden When we first think of insects, most picture an annoying mosquito, stinging wasp,...
The Evolving Garden
As time moves on, our gardens WILL change Have you ever remodeled a room in your home because its current appearance and function no longer fit your...
Taking a shallow dive into garden philosophy
Letting go of perfection and permanence I’ve never been one to seek out the difficult path. Like many, I am not opposed to taking on a challenge now...
We all have our favorites
Name the one garden tool that makes you smile If you’re a parent with more than one kid, may I ask which is your favorite? Do you have more than one...
Pruning
Many plants benefit from an occasional haircut When people find out what I do for a living, I get a lot of questions about all things plants. And I...
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