Tag: gardener

The Joy of Indeterminate Cherry Tomatoes

The Joy of Indeterminate Cherry Tomatoes

Today's story reminds me of one cherry-tomato-heavy Summer: the indeterminate cherry tomatoes just wouldn't die. I had never seen anything like it. The cherry tomatoes were practically begging to be picked,  
Blue Lupine is Both Beautiful and Edible

Blue Lupine is Both Beautiful and Edible

  For years, I noticed wild Lupine growing along highway roadsides, their colorful spikes standing out against the asphalt and guardrails. These flowers always caught my eye, but I didn't know  
Rooted Harmony

Rooted Harmony

  Amid tall skyscrapers and urban lifestyle, Rooted Harmony uncovers a tale of a small community that embarks on a journey to protect and rediscover forgotten community gardens. Chris is a  
The Secret Garden Was Real!

The Secret Garden Was Real!

My daughter, at the ripe age of almost 5, has just started getting into longer chapter stories before bed, and when we were at the bookstore a few weeks ago,  
5 Most Beloved Garden Poems

5 Most Beloved Garden Poems

Gardens are a potent symbol of the human struggle to find meaning and purpose. Like a seed struggling to take root and thrive, we all strive to realize our full  
Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

  When it comes to hydrangeas, there's one secret that many new gardeners aren't aware of: you can actually change the color of your hydrangea blooms, specifically to achieve those stunning