Whispers of a Last Cherry Tree
Cherries. Whether plump bing cherries or fat wild cherries with a blueberry hue, they held the power to transform ordinary moments into cherished memories. Neighbor children, giggling on the limbs …
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Finding Indoor Garden Inspiration
One look through Instagram or YouTube and you'll find plenty of indoor garden inspiration. Some are quite inspiring, like a gardener in the cold depths of a Canadian Winter who …
The Accidental Meditative Garden
As an idea, I think almost any garden is a meditative garden. Some, like Japanese rock gardens, are established with the intention that they will be a place of reflective …
The Gentle Gardener? I Don’t Think So
Oh! The gentle gardener, kneeling patiently in the soil, pulling weeds one by one and talking to the flowers and plants. Come what may, the garden is a place to …
A Simple Poem For a Gardener To Enjoy
I don't recall the first time I read a poem for a gardener. If I had to guess, I'd say it was in grade school. That shouldn't be a surprise …
How a Reluctant Gardener Became a Fruit God
You don't have to believe in Zeus or Ra to believe that there is a fruit god. In fact, there might be a fruit god somewhere near you right now! …
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 …
He Was No Ordinary Gardener
As a gardener, Easter is an extra special holiday. It's a celebration of Spring, when the flowers are coming into bloom, the robins are singing, and blue skies are on …
Tales from a 5-Year Raised Bed Gardener
Hey there fellow green thumbs!
As I embark on my fifth year of raised bed gardening atop the picturesque Plymouth ridge, I can't help but reflect on the journey that brought …
I Love My Garden
I love my garden. I don't think there's a gardener out there who doesn't feel the same about their garden. Sure, they can sometimes be frustrating, and they can certainly …
