Articles by Jules Ivan

Those Concord Grapes

Those Concord Grapes

Living in central Denver has its perks, and one of the gems of our neighborhood is the food bank run by our community center. Throughout the warmer months, local gardeners ... Read More 

What Do I See?

What Do I See?

Above clusters of heart-shaped leaves sprouting white scalloped-edged bells, climbing a bending stalk, a bumblebee bizzes into a top fresh blossom. Oh, Bee, what do you see? About the Author: Susan Griffith, a former librarian and college professor, lives, ... Read More 

Apothecary Rose

Apothecary Rose

  My dear old friend dug a root for me, said Lafayette presented this very rose to her ancestor when the Frenchman returned to America in 1825 on his triumphant farewell tour, and relays of ... Read More 

The Golden Gems of Summer …

The Golden Gems of Summer …

  The sun pounds on the nurseries, projecting a warm, brilliant sparkle over the fields of marigolds. These brilliant and dynamic blossoms influence in the delicate breeze, their petals moving like ... Read More 

Rooted Resilience

Rooted Resilience

Standing beneath the sturdy boughs of an oak tree, I find myself enveloped in a profound sense of reverence for this remarkable species. Amongst the countless trees I've encountered, it ... Read More 

The Zucchini Chronicles

The Zucchini Chronicles

As the lazy days of Summer bid their farewell, gardens everywhere overflow with nature's green bounty. Yet amidst this abundance lies a menace, a verdant invader lurking in unsuspecting gardens ... Read More