The Forgotten Garden
Many of us have memories of a special garden. Whether a grandparent's garden we recall from childhood, our first garden as an adult, or even our current gardens, our gardens …
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When You Name a Rose In Memory of Someone
Can you name a rose in memory of someone? Maybe not officially, but I imagine it's not too unusual to rename a flower or plant to honor those living or …
One Mother’s Garden Surprise
You'll find fond memories of a mother's garden or a grandmother's garden throughout the stories in GreenPrints. For many of the writers, these gardens are places of warm memories, life …
A Healing Garden Flower
I find most gardens to be healing. Even with the thorns, rocks, weeds, and sore back, I find gardens to be a place of peace, serenity, and contemplation. A healing …
Is There a Flower Love Language? I Believe There Is
He loves me. He loves me not. Maybe you remember saying this as you snapped each petal from a flower, one by one. Your adolescent love life rested on the …
Caring for Baby Caterpillars In My Garden
I love butterflies. They're like little artistic stained glass windows flitting about the flowers and vegetables. They're helpful, too. Though they aren't the pollinators that bees are, butterflies do their …
Learning About Life Through Gardening Stories
I love gardening stories. They may be humorous, scientific, whimsical, or even tales of frustration and wonder. Why, after all, can everyone around me grow beautiful lavender plants, but mine …
Planting Weeds In a Garden for Meditation
I know! You're probably reading that sentence above and thinking we have all gone off the deep end here. But don't hit that unsubscribe button yet! Hear me out, because …
The Garden of Lost and Found
I think most gardens could qualify as the garden of lost and found. We've all certainly "lost" a few of our favorite plants. And some of us (okay, it's me) …
Planting a Garden of Healing
Gardening comes with so many mental health benefits because it can bring us closer to Earth when we feel like we might have floated away and feel lost. Some people …
