Just a few thoughts on native vs. non-native plants “So, where are you from?” How you answer this sometimes depends on who is asking. If it’s...
“So, where are you from?”
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Plants
Blurring the boundary
Gardening along property lines I’ve heard it said before that everyone has two property lines. There’s the one you own and the one you mow. It’s...
Welcome to the land of beyond
Taking off the blinders when choosing a tree Prior to teaching for 33 years, my wife and I both worked at what was then the premier garden center in...
Gardening Beyond the Property Line
A few thoughts about Adopt-a-spots and guerilla gardening My intention today was originally to write about the best trees to plant this fall. But...
Mini-Meadows
Broken mower? Nope. Just adding some diversity. Last week I wrote about proper watering, kinda hoping I’d jinx this drought. No such luck. Anyone in...
Deep Watering
A few things to consider when things get dry Remember when weather forecasters were relevant? Remember when you could look to the sky and see...
I’m lichen this stuff
A peek inside the world of tiny Have you ever imagined the earth being perched upon the tip of a tiny pinhead with a giant’s finger ready to flick...
Searching for Shapes in the Garden
How plant forms impact our design decisions Let’s talk about recycling. No, I won’t be climbing on my soapbox (if you’ve read ANYTHING I’ve written,...
Straight or meandering. Who doesn’t love a good line?
Lines are everywhere. A few thoughts on how to use them in your garden. I don’t care who you are. Who doesn’t love a good line? Maybe it’s...
Plants and memories
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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