Tag: joy of gardening

A New Commandment: Love Thy Garden

A New Commandment: Love Thy Garden

Let me start by saying that I'm not a religious scholar. Still, it doesn't take a scholar to understand that many of the major world religions have a set of  
The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers

The Welcome of Farmhouse Flowers

I've always found wildflowers and farmhouse flowers to be some of the most beautiful sights, if for no other reason than the brilliant array of colors. Sunshine yellow, deep purple,  
He Was No Ordinary Gardener

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  
Planting Inspiration for Your Next Garden

Planting Inspiration for Your Next Garden

I admit that I often look to beautiful gardens for planting inspiration. That might come from a perfect combination of colors, the soft curves of spring garden, or the excitement  
We Were Not a Gardening Family

We Were Not a Gardening Family

I like to think of my family as a gardening family. I love spending an afternoon with my daughter and husband planting seeds, pulling weeds, and enjoying the smell of  
I Love My Garden

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  
Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening

Looking Back at Pandemic Gardening

As flower gardeners, we take comfort and respite in the fact that some things remain constant: watching our favorite perennials bloom again each Spring, getting lost in the beauty of