Homemade Lemon Curd Makes Good Neighbors
I'll admit that homemade lemon curd has never brought a tear to my eye. A pucker to my lips? Absolutely. A smile to my mouth? Certainly! A sigh of ecstasy? ... Read More
Articles by Amanda MacArthur
New England Aster: The Unsung Hero of the Late-Season Butterfly Buffet
The star of my Autumn garden is undoubtedly the New England Aster. This native wildflower has become my secret weapon in keeping the butterfly party going long after other plants ... Read More
A Guide to Fresh-Cut Summer Floral & Herb Bouquets
At our home, crafting fresh-cut flower and herb bouquets has become a cherished tradition. For dinner party hostess gifts, we often present aromatic herb arrangements, while my daughter delights in ... Read More
Dogs in the Garden: The Good Boys and the Not-So-Good Boys
Did you know that there are entire books written for dogs in the garden? They call it dogscaping! This past spring we lost our pup suddenly at the youthful age of ... Read More
Sweetbay Magnolia: From Humble Sapling to Fragrant Centerpiece
When we first moved into our home, the backyard was a hodgepodge of shrubs and trees I was unfamiliar with, but the former owner was an avid gardener. On our ... Read More
Garden Bugs and Amphibians in the House
I don't usually let garden bugs live in the house, but did I ever tell you about the time I had a pet spider? It wasn't all that long ago, ... Read More
Weird Pineapple Facts and Gardening History
Let me kick off with your first pineapple fact of the day: Did you know that pineapples were once such a prized possession that people would rent them to display ... Read More
Teddy Bear Sunflowers: Huggable Blooms for Your Garden
I've had the pleasure of growing and admiring countless sunflower varieties over the years. However, there's one particular type that never fails to bring a smile to my face: Teddy ... Read More
A Heartfelt Gardening Meditation on Gratitude and Friendship
"Garden Meditation" is a thoughtful and poetic gardening meditation by Rev. Max Coots, a Unitarian Universalist minister who served the Canton, NY church for 34 years. This gardening meditation uses ... Read More
How to Grow Russian Mammoth Sunflowers
I've grown my fair share of sunflowers over the years. From the cheerful yellows of the classic sunflower to the rich, autumnal hues of the "Moulin Rouge" variety, I thought ... Read More
